Microneedling combined with chemical peels showed the best results for acne scar improvement across 24 RCTs with 1,546 participants.
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Polynucleotides for Atrophic Acne Scar Treatment
RESEARCH
- Microneedling and lasers have solid evidence for improving atrophic acne scars, but polynucleotides haven't been specifically studied for this—so there's no real proof they work.
COMMUNITY
- Limited public discussion found — the research above gives a reasonable starting expectation
SAFETYPolynucleotide injections are generally safe for most people, but those with active skin infections, severe allergies, or on blood thinners should check with a doctor first.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 15 ON PUBMED ↗All 33 microneedling studies for acne scars showed improvement in scar appearance, though efficacy varied when compared to dual therapies.
view on pubmed ↗Lasers (fractional, ablative, non-ablative) and microneedling have the strongest evidence-based support for atrophic acne scars.
view on pubmed ↗Adipose-derived stem cell exosomes as adjuvant after fractional CO₂ laser showed clinical benefit in a 12-week double-blind split-face trial of 25 patients.
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