| Summary: | Introduction: Acne scars are the result of inflammation within the dermis brought on by acne. The scar is created by
the wound trying to heal itself resulting in too much collagen in one spot. Current treatment available are not much
satisfactory. Microneedling injure the dermis, thereby stimulating collagen formation. Glycolic acid acts as vehicle
for delivery of drugs to dermis: in addition to that, it also has a role in collagen induction. Tretinoin helps in collagen
formation. Salicylic acid remodel the superficial skin after the treatment. Material and Methods: A total of 4 patients
in which 3 out of 4 patient, grade 3 acne scars and 1 out of 4 had grade 2 scar were treated with the regime. After taking
consent 35% Glycolic acid peeling was done followed by microneedling. From the next day 12% Glycolic acid plus 0.05%
Tretinoin is applied once a day for 2 months. After 2 months 30% Salicylic acid peeling is done. Photographs were taken
before treatment, after 1 month and after 2 months of completion of the therapy and compared. Objective assessment
was done according to Global Acne Scarring Classification. Result: subjectively 2 patients reported excellent response
and 2 patients reported good response. Objectively, all patients showed good to excellent response. Conclusion:
Zonun’s regime may be effective for treatment of acne scars.
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