• Annual publications and citations in acne scar research have steadily increased from 2000 to 2025, peaking in 2022 (114 articles) and 2024 (3,933 citations), respectively.
• The United States leads globally in both publication output and citation impact, with Harvard University among the top-cited institutions.
• Laser therapy, particularly fractional CO2 and non-ablative lasers, remains the dominant treatment modality and research hotspot in acne scar management.
• Emerging trends include microneedling, subcision, and regenerative medicine approaches, indicating a shift toward minimally invasive and combination therapies.