hard-to-treat acne patients, 'precision cryotherapy' effective in treating
Sep 04, 2024
Acne is caused by excessive activity of sebaceous glands and clogged pores, and can cause inflammation. If not treated properly, it can leave scars or skin pigmentation and affect appearance. This can negatively affect social life as well as lower self-esteem, so acne is not just a beauty problem, but a medical problem that requires active treatment.
Currently, while there are some limitations and side effects in treating acne, dermatologists at Chung-Ang University Hospital are drawing attention by suggesting a new acne treatment approach that improves these side effects.
Professor Hong Ji-yeon and Professor Park Gui-young of the Department of Dermatology at Chung-Ang University Hospital recently published a research paper on 「Targeted Precision Cryotherapy for Acne Vulgaris」.
This study is a clinical trial applied to acne treatment using 'Precision Cryotherapy' and the research team conducted acne treatment on 20 acne patients using a rapid precision medical cooler called 'TargetCool®, License Medical' equipment, and then investigated and evaluated the number of acne lesions, erythema index (EI), comprehensive evaluation score, satisfaction, and side effects.
Three cooling procedures revealed a 90.25% reduction in the number of acne lesions at 4 weeks of treatment, and a significant reduction in the clinical improvement, Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score (p < 0.001).
The erythema index (EI) also improved markedly from the first week of treatment, and participants in the study showed overall high satisfaction (on a 7-point scale; average 6.75±0.79).
In addition, no side effects or discomfort were reported during the treatment process, so the safety of precision freezing therapy was also proven.
Professor Jiyeon Hong said, "Most of the existing acne treatments were limited in the treatment of some patients who had difficulty with the treatment based on oral medication or topical treatment"As a result of this study, precision freezing therapy is expected to be an effective and important alternative treatment for patients such as pregnant women and infants who have difficulty taking drugs in acne treatment. "
Professor Hong Ji-yeon then expressed her ambition, saying, `While this study opens up new possibilities for acne treatment, we will further verify the therapeutic efficacy and safety through additional research and develop it into a treatment that can be applied to various population groups so that it can be widely used.'
The findings were published in the latest issue of the renowned SCIE-class journal 'Skin Research and Technology'.
Currently, while there are some limitations and side effects in treating acne, dermatologists at Chung-Ang University Hospital are drawing attention by suggesting a new acne treatment approach that improves these side effects.
Professor Hong Ji-yeon and Professor Park Gui-young of the Department of Dermatology at Chung-Ang University Hospital recently published a research paper on 「Targeted Precision Cryotherapy for Acne Vulgaris」.
This study is a clinical trial applied to acne treatment using 'Precision Cryotherapy' and the research team conducted acne treatment on 20 acne patients using a rapid precision medical cooler called 'TargetCool®, License Medical' equipment, and then investigated and evaluated the number of acne lesions, erythema index (EI), comprehensive evaluation score, satisfaction, and side effects.
Three cooling procedures revealed a 90.25% reduction in the number of acne lesions at 4 weeks of treatment, and a significant reduction in the clinical improvement, Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score (p < 0.001).
The erythema index (EI) also improved markedly from the first week of treatment, and participants in the study showed overall high satisfaction (on a 7-point scale; average 6.75±0.79).
In addition, no side effects or discomfort were reported during the treatment process, so the safety of precision freezing therapy was also proven.
Professor Jiyeon Hong said, "Most of the existing acne treatments were limited in the treatment of some patients who had difficulty with the treatment based on oral medication or topical treatment"As a result of this study, precision freezing therapy is expected to be an effective and important alternative treatment for patients such as pregnant women and infants who have difficulty taking drugs in acne treatment. "
Professor Hong Ji-yeon then expressed her ambition, saying, `While this study opens up new possibilities for acne treatment, we will further verify the therapeutic efficacy and safety through additional research and develop it into a treatment that can be applied to various population groups so that it can be widely used.'
The findings were published in the latest issue of the renowned SCIE-class journal 'Skin Research and Technology'.
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