Atrophic scars treatment with subcutaneous insulin

Atrophic acne scars are persistent and undesirable sequelae that have a negative cosmetic and psychosocial impact on patients. This issue becomes more delicate when such scars are located in the presternal region due to the risk of hypertrophic scars appearing when performing these procedures in the...

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Published in:	Surgical & cosmetic dermatology Vol. 12; no. S2; pp. 184 - 187
Main Authors:	Adriana de Carvalho Corrêa, Daniela Alves Pereira Antelo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD) 01-12-2020
Subjects:	acne vulgaris ambulatory surgical procedures atrophy injections, subcutaneous insulin quality of life scar tissue therapy wound healing
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Summary:	Atrophic acne scars are persistent and undesirable sequelae that have a negative cosmetic and psychosocial impact on patients. This issue becomes more delicate when such scars are located in the presternal region due to the risk of hypertrophic scars appearing when performing these procedures in the area. The literature has long recognized the role of insulin in promoting protein and fat synthesis. Insulin properties as a growth factor to treat these sequelae seems logical and has proved cosmetically satisfying, with quality of life improvement.
ISSN:	1984-8773
DOI:	10.5935/scd1984-8773.20201243610