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An Interventional Prospective Study on Microdermabrasion the Solution to a Variety of Dermatological Conditions

Raksha Patel, Hetal C Patel, Ashka D Shah, Grishma K Fumtiwala

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Journal of Dermatology 7(1):p 5-9, January-Febuary 2022. | DOI: na

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Hetal C Patel, Raksha Patel, Ashka D Shah, et al. An Interventional Prospective Study on Microdermabrasion the Solution to a Variety of Dermatological Conditions. RFP Journal of Dermatology 2022;7(1):5–9

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Received : November 12, 2021         Accepted : January 22, 2022          Published : June 25, 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Micrrodermabrasion (MDA) is an office procedure for various skin conditions with minimal invasion. This study's aim was to determine efficacy and side effects of MDA in different dermatoses. Method: This was an interventional prospective study including 45 subjects. Inclusion criteria pertained to cases having superficial acne scars, superficial wrinkling, mild to moderate acne with post inflammatory hyper pigmentation, acanthosis nigircans and melasma who were ready for regular follow up biweekly among other things. Pre-procedural care included avoidance of certain procedures and priming of skin was done. Detailed history, examination and investigations were done for all patients. Bimanual technique for MDA was used after giving proper position to the patient. Series of multiple linear sweeping movements were done using handpiece. 2nd pass was carried out perpendicular to the first pass. Post procedural instructions were vigilantly given. Results: Out of the 45 cases enrolled, 20 were male and 25 were female of ages 11 to more than 40. No patients showed 100% improvement, minimal to moderate improvement was seen in maximum patients, while some patients of melasma, post acne scarring and mild to moderate acne showed no improvement at all. Side effects like mild erythema persisting for one to two hours was seen in fifteen patients and irritation in eyes was seen in six patients which usually disappeared after washing. Conclusion: MDA is a simple and safe office procedure suited for superficial resurfacing problems that does not interfere with normal activities of the patient and has minimal side effect.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Hetal C Patel, Raksha Patel, Ashka D Shah, et al. An Interventional Prospective Study on Microdermabrasion the Solution to a Variety of Dermatological Conditions. RFP Journal of Dermatology 2022;7(1):5–9

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Keywords

Body polishingNon invasiveAcne scarsHyperpigmentationBimanual techniqueAluminium oxideOffice procedure

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Received November 12, 2021
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