Evaluation of an Acne Scar Gel's Effectiveness, Quality of Life, and Patient Satisfaction in Facial Acne Treatment: A Multicenter Observational Study (Preprint)

Abstract

Acne is the most common skin disorder which is known as a chronic inflammatory disease with psychological burden and reduce quality of life.

The objective of this study is to determine, in a real-life setting, effectiveness of Clinical Experience which includes Reduction in Depth, Erythema, Diameter and Pigmentation with Acne Scar Gel, and to evaluate the effect of the product on Quality of life.

Overall 435 patients were assessed for 90 days. The acne scars were counted and classified as mild, moderate or severe and the type of acne scar was registered. The study participants have gone through both oral and topical and for a time range of 1 week to over a month depending on the severity of the scars. They have also gone through medical procedures as per the requirement. The results were assessed at the intervals of 30 days to 90 days and were graded between 1-5

Overall facial appearance of atrophic acne scars improved after treatment with acne scar gel. Clinical experience with acne scar gel (in terms of reduction depth, erythema, diameter and pigmentation) and subject satisfaction with the happiness score and with the sensation and perception of the skin improved in most subjects. Subjects' self-esteem and self-confidence also improved.

Acne scar gel was effective and safe for treatment of moderate-to-severe acne scars. The acne scar gel can be used as topical treatment for acne scars, thereby minimizing the need of procedural treatment for acne scars.