Exploring effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for forehead acne

Acne vulgaris on the face is a prevalent dermatological condition that has a negative impact on all patients’ self-image. The first line of treatment for acne scars is topical clindamycin. Current literature states that extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) exhibited an immediate observable analgesic and anti-inflammatory impact at low energy levels, along with healing properties for ulcers or wounds. Hence, ESWT was considered to lead to favorable treatment for acne and acne scars in the present case report. With this background, it would be meaningful to investigate the role of ESWT in conjunction with topical clindamycin for the treatment of acne vulgaris. In this case report, the effect of ESWT on forehead acne vulgaris in a 22-year-old female is studied in the healing of acne. Significant improvements were seen in the outcome measures postintervention. Thus, ESWT has proved to be a safe and promising treatment against acne. However, further study needs to be done on a larger population to validate the results.