Laser showdown: which works best for acne scars in asian skin?
NCT ID NCT07153679
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two different lasers on 38 people with atrophic acne scars. Each person received one laser on one side of the face and the other laser on the other side. The goal was to see which laser improved scars more and caused fewer side effects like dark spots.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser and 1927-nm fractional thulium laser
What this could lead to
If one laser proves better, it could offer a more effective and safer option for reducing acne scars in people with darker skin tones.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and individual responses to lasers can vary.
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The second affiliated hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi’an, Shanxi, 710000, China