Efficacy of Saline Injection Therapy in Atrophic Acne Scars
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-07-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of saline injection in post-acne
atrophic scars on face. All patients with mild, moderate & severe post-acne atrophic scars,
above age of 15 years without any co-morbid conditions were included in the study. After
giving local anesthesia, the isotonic saline solution has been administered intra- and
sub-dermally in post-acne atrophic scars on face. The sessions were done weekly, for 12
weeks. The results were assessed by the photographs, sharquie scoring system & Dermatology
Life Quality Index score at the start and at the end of the treatment. SPSS 23 was used to
analyze the data. The analysis of data showed that the response of saline injection was
significant in mild and moderate scars, without any significant side effects.