MINI REVIEW article
Front. Med.
Sec. Dermatology
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1643035
Advances in the Treatment of Acne Scars
Provisionally accepted
- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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Acne vulgaris and its resulting scars represent common clinical dermatological concerns. Even after the resolution of active lesions, scars can cause significant psychological distress and severely impair patients' quality of life. In recent years, advancements in medical technology have led to the clinical application of various innovative therapies for acne scar management, with the primary goals of effectively improving both the aesthetic appearance and functionality of the scars.Treatment strategies continue to be refined-ranging from traditional physical modalities (such as microneedling) to modern energy-based devices (such as fractional lasers)-to balance efficacy and safety. Current research focuses on developing combination therapy approaches. The integration of chemical peels, laser technologies, and dermal fillers is emerging as a key trend for the future, aiming to enhance treatment outcomes while reducing treatment burden.
Keywords: Acne scars, atrophic acne scars, Combined Modality Therapy, Hypertrophic scars, Laser Therapy
Received: 07 Jun 2025; Accepted: 18 Aug 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Zhang, Liu, Zhang, Chu and REN. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Xiangxiang REN, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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