Use of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres collagen to treat atrophic acne scars.

Acne scarring is a common and persistent sequela affecting many individuals worldwide, with significant physical and long-lasting psychological effects. Currently, the treatment options available for acne scars are mostly invasive and have several side effects. This paper explores the possibility of using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) collagen microspheres, a relatively underexplored technique hitherto, to treat common atrophic scars. PMMA-collagen is more popularly used in injectable wrinkle fillers. Preliminary research has shown that PMMA-collagen has a beneficial effect on atrophic scars while having the added advantage of being safe, tolerable and minimally invasive as well. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Qin Xiang Ng, Shawn Shao Hong Koh, Dongju Shin, Michelle Lee Zhi Qing De Deyn, Collin Yih Xian Ho. Use of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres collagen to treat atrophic acne scars. Medical hypotheses. 2017 Oct;108:115-116

PMID: 29055383

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