Evaluation of fractional CO2 laser efficacy in acne scar

Acne scar is formed after severe episodes of acne in teen and early adult years. Several treatment options have been used for depressed acne scars such as punch grafting, punch excision carbon dioxide [CO2] laser etc. Moreover, Studies show that laser skin resurfacing such as CO2 fractional can effectively treat depressed acne scars. We investigated the efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in acne scar. In this clinical trial; we used CO2 fractional laser [Unit: eCO2 Lutronic Korea; FDA approved] in 15 female cases with an age range of 20-40 years old. They underwent 3 sessions of laser resurfacing at one month intervals. In the first session we used laser with a density of 150 and fluency of 70 with a 4mm diameter circular spot in static mode on depressed acne scars, and we exerted laser with density of 100 and fluency 70 with 12 mm diameter square spot in static mode on all involved skin in the other sessions. Photographs were taken before every process. The patients and another dermatologist filled the questionnaire concerning the percent of improvement. Finally, we compared photographs and evaluated the efficacy of CO2 fractional laser in acne scars. Objective and subjective improvement was estimated about 20-70% and 30-70%, respectively, without any erythema, permanent hyperpigmentation and other adverse effects. The important point is that, participants returned back to work after 4-7 days. The Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing can be used as a safe and efficacious method to treat depressed acne scar

[Production of knowledge and medicine of Islamic ERA]

During the Islamic empire [7th-13th centuries], medicine was promoted surprisingly and the most brilliant contributions were made by Muslim physicians. These advancements were the source of inspiration of medicine in the West after Renaissance. Currently, we are heirs of the unique knowledge of our ancestors. However, some intellectuals believe that the time of that kind of medicine is passed. Conversely, some consider it as an experimental medicine which could be used as a productive source of knowledge. This article draws on a literature review to examine the role of Islamic medicine in the emerging current of knowledge production. It begins with a brief review of the history of medicine during the Islamic era and is followed by debate on the nature of Islamic medicine.We conclude that the traditional medicine along with the recommendations of the Prophet [PBUH] and his successors, named Islamic medicine, is absolutely an experimental science and should be considered as a research subject in academic settings in accompany with modern medicine