Redefining scar quality: A synergistic approach with micro-needling and photodynamic therapy using methylene blue as a photosensitizer: a randomized clinical trial
Combining PDT and micro-needling using 1% methylene blue improves scar quality and prevents it from worsening, particularly for keloid scars. Further studies are recommended to confirm these findings and explore long-term effects.
Authors
- Behzad Imani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-8196)
- Amir Derakhshanfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4096-8740)
- Fatemeh Shahbazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5022-2793)
- Mahshid Sabet ghadam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3788-5442)
- Zahra Farahani Nik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1444-0077)
Institutions
- Hamedan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104787
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.00