Acne Scar Creams - Dermatologist Reviews

https://www.instagram.com/drdavinlim/ Instagram- more on skin care tips and product reviews If you suffer from acne, with or without acne scarring, you should read more. This video is based upon the latest research over the past two years. Adapalene 0.3% Gel Shows Efficacy for the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars. Journal Dermatol Ther. March 2018 Authors Loss M.J, Leung S, Chien A et al. Synopsis: Dermatologists know the value of retinoids as part of a skincare routine. Retinoids including retinol, and retinoic acid are one of the most researched molecules in dermatology. Retinoids can treat acne, wrinkles, sundamage & skinpigmentation. Acne & retinoids: Retinoids are the most powerful molecules in the fight against acne. The mechanism of action includes reduction of inflammation, decrease in sebum (oil), & normalization of cell turnover. Retinoids also kill acne forming bacteria. Recent studies published in 2018 and 2019 have shown promising clinical data in the context of acne scar reduction. What’s the big deal? The main focus of acne scarring over the past three decades are heavily skewed towards energy devices such as laserresurfacing, microneedling, RF microneedling as well as chemicalpeels and surgical methods such as subcision. These modalities are invaluable in the fight against acne scars. Very little work has been done on topical modalities (creams/gels) to prevent and treat acne scars. This paper, along with other recent publications highlights the role