Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MaRhyThe®) in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Facial Acne Vulgaris: A Pilot Study

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effect of Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MaRhyThe®) on healing of facial acne vulgaris in terms of reduction in severity and count of lesions.
Methods: A pilot study with single group pre post design was conducted in physiotherapy outpatient department in collaboration with dermatology department of tertiary care centre of Belagavi city, India. Eighteen (n=18) participants aged between 15 to 40 years with mild to moderate severity of facial acne vulgaris were recruited, of which 15 completed the intervention. Two sessions of MaRhyThe® were given for 60 minutes per session. For the purpose of treatment delivery and assessment, face was divided into 4 quadrants. Assessments were taken before the 1st session and on 7th day after the second treatment session. Outcome measures were Investigators global assessment (IGA) scale, facial quadrant acne lesion count, and patient satisfaction scale.
Results: Analysis by student’s t test revealed a statistically significant improvement in the severity of acne (p=0.0000) and count of comedones (p = 0.0020) and papules (p = 0.0050).
Conclusion: Two sessions of MaRhyThe® is effective in reducing the count and severity of facial acne vulgaris by promoting healing.