Use of radiofrequency in the treatment of acne: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-2950/e21015623ptKeywords:
Acne, Radiofrequency, ScarAbstract
Acne, of great prevalence and impact, presents
many forms that can be treated by hygiene, topical medications,
and manual alternative interventions such as skin cleansing
and electrotherapy. The use of radiofrequency in the treatment
of acne aims to increase the temperature in the cutaneous
tissue, causing several metabolic and structural reactions, such
as stimulating neocollagenesis. This study aimed to investigate
the use of high-frequency current as an adjunctive treatment
for acne. This is a non-systematic review of indexed databases
(MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS). A total of 18 studies were included
in this review and most of them related different treatment for
acne associated with radiofrequency. Radiofrequency presents
few complications and good results, besides having as an
additional advantage the possibility of the patient returning
to the routine immediately after application
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