Use of radiofrequency in the treatment of acne: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Acne, of great prevalence and impact, presents many forms that can be treated by hygiene, topical medications, manual alternative interventions such as skin cleansing electrotherapy. The use radiofrequency in the treatment acne aims to increase temperature cutaneous tissue, causing several metabolic structural reactions, stimulating neocollagenesis. This study aimed investigate high-frequency current an adjunctive for acne. is a non-systematic review indexed databases (MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS). A total 18 studies were included this most them related different associated with radiofrequency. Radiofrequency few complications good results, besides having additional advantage possibility patient returning routine immediately after application.