研究目的
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a picosecond alexandrite laser with a diffractive lens array in the treatment of acne scars in Chinese patients.
研究成果
Treatment with a picosecond alexandrite laser with a diffractive lens array is effective and safe for acne scars in Chinese patients. The treatment resulted in significant improvement in acne scars and post‐inflammatory erythema, with minimal adverse effects.
研究不足
The study was limited to Chinese patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV, and the sample size was relatively small (20 patients). The duration of follow‐up was 2 months after the final treatment session, which may not be sufficient to assess long‐term efficacy and safety.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Patients with facial acne scars were treated with a picosecond alexandrite laser in three sessions at 4‐ to 6‐week intervals and followed up for 2 months. Primary outcomes were measured by physicians’ blinded evaluation of the acne scar using the ECCA grading scale. The secondary outcomes included the investigator global assessment (IGA) on the improvement of post‐inflammatory erythema (PIE), patients’ assessment of improvement on a 4‐point scale and of satisfaction on a 5‐point scale. Pain scores and adverse effects were also evaluated.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Twenty patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV were enrolled in the study and completed all treatment and follow‐up visits.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A 755‐nm picosecond alexandrite laser with a DLA (PicoSure?; Cynosure Inc., Westford, MA), topical anesthetic cream with
4:5% lidocaine hydrochloric acid and 5% prilocaine (Beijing Ziguang Medication Manufacture Corporation Ltd., Beijing, China). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
All patients received three sessions of laser treatment at 4‐ to 6‐week intervals and followed up at 2 months after the final session. Topical anesthetic cream was applied to the treatment area for 60 minutes before laser therapy. Ice packs were used to minimize heat and pain after the treatment.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 18.0 (IBM‐SPSS Inc., Armonk, NY). Descriptive data are presented as the mean values with standard deviation (SD). Data were evaluated using a paired t test, and statistical significance was defined as P < 0.05.
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