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They were randomly assigned into three groups, each group included 10 patients; group I was treated with GA peel, group II treated was with microneedling. Group III received a combination of both procedures. All patients received six sessions with 2\u2010week intervals. The clinical assessment was based on the qualitative global scar grading system before and after treatment, quartile grading scale, and degree of patient satisfaction.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>There was a statistically significant decrease in acne scars grade after treatment among the studied groups (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.04) but it was higher in group III. There was improvement in boxcar, ice pick, and rolling scars in all groups, respectively (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.03, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.04, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.04). 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