Efficacy and Side Effects of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser for Acne Scars, Keloids, and Striae Albae in the Dermatovenereology Clinic of Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Study

• Main Authors: Riezky Januar Pramitha, -, Iskandar Zulkarnain, -, Evy Ervianti, -, Rahmadewi, -, Afif Nurul Hidayati, -, Budiono, -, Diah Mira Indramaya, -, Trisniartami Setyaningrum, -, Irmadita Citrashanty, -, Maylita Sari, -, Menul Ayu Umborowati, -, Bagus Haryo Kusumaputra, -, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan, -
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English; Indonesian
• Published: Universitas Airlangga 2021
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RL Dermatology
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/126404/1/Similarity%2024.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126404/2/Artikel%2024.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126404/3/Karil%2024.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126404/7/Etik%2024.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126404/; https://doi.org/10.20473/bikk.V33.1.2021.19-27; https://doi.org/10.20473/bikk.V33.1.2021.19-27
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Background: Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) LASER has better efficacy compared to conventional LASER in treating scar tissue such as acne scars, keloids, and striae albae. However, a population with darker skin has a higher risk of side effects, especially in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Pur...