Patients With Acne Receiving Fractional Photothermolysis Improved

Cognitive behavior-oriented psychological intervention improves the psychological status of depressed facial acne scar patients undergoing fractional photothermolysis, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Researchers aimed to explore the effect of cognitive behavior-oriented psychological intervention on the psychological status of depressed facial acne scar patients receiving fractional photothermolysis in a randomized clinical trial.

A total of 48 patients with depressed facial acne scars receiving treatment between May 2018 and May 2021 were randomized into the control group and the fractional photothermolysis group. Participants received nursing intervention and cognitive behavior-oriented psychological intervention.

After intervention, the Hamilton Anxiety and Hamilton Depression scores were lower compared with before intervention. The fractional photothermolysis group had lower Hamilton Anxiety and Hamilton Depression scores than the control group. Interpersonal sensitivity had lower hostility and phobic scores after intervention. Further, the humanistic care quality of service nursing care and health education scores were lower after intervention. The fractional photothermolysis group had lower humanistic care quality of service nursing care and health education scores than the control group.

“Cognitive behavior-oriented psychological intervention can effectively improve the psychological status and psychological health of depressed facial acne scar patients receiving fractional photothermolysis,” concluded the study authors.

Reference
Peng Y, Bai Z, Guo Y, et al. Effect of cognitive behavior oriented psychological intervention on the psychological status of depressed facial acne scar patients undergoing fractional photothermolysis. J Craniofac Surg. Published online January 12, 2022. doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000008448