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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of microneedling combined with retinyl palmitate for acne scar treatment.

Microneedling and Topical Retinyl Palmitate for Acne Scars: A Preliminary Split-Face Study with Placebo Control

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Split-face study finds modest effects for acne scar reduction in healthy women, indicating potential benefits of combining treatments.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of microneedling combined with retinyl palmitate for acne scar treatment.
Conducted a split-face study with three healthy female patients
Applied microneedling with either 5% retinyl palmitate or placebo
Measured patient quality of life and satisfaction using DLQI and Skindex-29 questionnaires
Observed modest clinical improvement in acne scars
Patients reported moderate-to-marked improvement in skin quality and moisture
No significant side effects reported, with high patient satisfaction

Tobiasz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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