Acne Scars

Antonella Tosti, MD, is Professor of Dermatology at the University of Bologna, Italy. Maria Pia De Padova, MD, is a dermatologist at the Nigrisoli Private Hospital in Bologna, Italy. Professor Tosti’s other publications include Dermoscopy of the Hair and Nails (second edition, 2015), and with Dr De Padova Atlas of Mesotherapy in Skin Rejuvenation (2007). Kenneth R Beer, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Palm Beach Cosmetic, Florida, USA, founder and course director of the Cosmetic Boot Camp courses, and editor of Cosmetic Bootcamp Primer (2011).

• Contributors1. Classification of Acne Scars: Clinical and Instrumental EvaluationGiuseppe Micali, Francesco Lacarrubba, and Aurora Tedeschi2. Pathophysiology of Acne ScarsEnzo Berardesca, Maria Mariano, and Norma Cameli3. Topical Drugs for Prevention and Treatment of Acne ScarsJonette Keri4. Superficial PeelingJessica Cervantes, Maria Pia De Padova, and Antonella Tosti5. Medium-Depth and Deep PeelingMarina Landau6. Microdermabrasion and DermabrasionAnnie Chiu, Deirdre Hooper, and Katherine O. Brag7. Fillers for Acne ScarringKarin Eshagh and Sabrina Fabi8. Skin Needling in Acne ScarsGabriella Fabbrocini, Marianna Donnarumma, and Maria Vastarella9. Hyaluronic Acid, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Polylactic Reasorbable Threads in Acne ScarsGabriella Fabbrocini, Marianna Donnarumma, and Maria Vastarella10. Fractional Photothermolysis in Acne ScarsGillian Beer, Patrick M. Zito, Adrianna Gonzalez, and Kenneth R. Beer11. Non-Ablative and Ablative Devices in Acne ScarsVic A. Narurkar12. Surgical Techniques: Subcision, Grafting, Excision, and Punch TechniquesRohit Kakar, Farhaad Riyaz, Megan Pirigyi, and Murad Alam13. Clinical Importance of Corrective Cover Cosmetic (Camouflage) and Quality-of-Life Outcome in the Management of Patients with Acne Scarring and/or Post-Inflammatory HyperpigmentationAurora Tedeschi and Giorgia Giuffrida14. Acne Scarring and Asian PatientsEvangeline B. Handog, Maria Juliet E. Macarayo, and Chee Leok Goh15. Acne Scarring and Patients of African DescentAldo D. Galvez and Amy J. McMichael16. Treatment Algorithm for Acne ScarsDaniele Innocenzi, Ilaria Proietti, Concetta Potenza, Patrick M. Zito, and Kenneth R. BeerIndex

"This is a handy reference for learning how to competently assess and treat acne scars, which is a vexing and common problem in acne patients."Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice), Doody's Review