SCARS OF ACNE VULGARIS - REVIEW OF TREATMENTS

  • Natacha Allgayer Biomédica Esteta/ Medical Aesthetician; Laboratório Toxigen, Universidade Luterana do Brasil, Brasil
Keywords: Acne vulgaris, Cicatrix/therapy

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common disease in society, particularly affecting teenagers and young adults. Acne often results in secondary damage in the form of scarring that can generate negative psychological effects. Currently there are several treatments for the different types of scars leading to a complex therapeutic challenge. For these reasons the article seeks, through a literature review, describing one of the classifications for different types of scars from acne vulgaris with their best treatments. The research serves as an aid to qualified professionals for such cosmetic procedures, developing a plan of treatment for scars, facilitating the proper operation thereof.

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Published
2015-04-13
How to Cite
Allgayer, N. (2015). SCARS OF ACNE VULGARIS - REVIEW OF TREATMENTS. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 72(4), 505-510. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.72.4.319
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Review Articles