Fluid Platelet‑Rich Fibrin (PRF) Versus Platelet‑Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Comparative Study

Faculty Medicine Year: 2022
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Journal: Archives of Dermatological Research springer Volume:
Keywords : Fluid Platelet‑Rich Fibrin (PRF) Versus Platelet‑Rich    
Abstract:
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate, was developed for the purpose of overcoming the limi tations of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRF can produce a higher cumulative release of growth factors than PRP. Also, this release is slow and prolonged, making it ideal for tissue regeneration and growth stimulation. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of fluid PRF either alone or combined with needling versus PRP in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. A comparative study including 30 patients with atrophic acne scars who were divided into two equal groups. Group I included 15 patients in which the left side of the face was treated with intradermal injection of PRP while the right side was treated with combined needling with PRP. Group II included15 patients in which the left side of the face was treated with intradermal injection of fluid PRF while the right side was treated with combined needling with fluid PRF. All patients received four sessions with 3 weeks interval. The acne scars significantly improved in both sides of face in both groups. According to quartile grading scale and patient satisfaction; the therapeutic response was significantly higher in PRF group than PRP either alone or combined with needling. The combination with needling increases efficacy of PRF and PRP. Fluid PRF is highly effective, safe and simple procedure that can be used instead of PRP in the treatment of acne scars.
   
     
 
       

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