1/5. An unusual acute urticarial response following microdermabrasion.BACKGROUND: Microdermabrasion is widely performed in a number of clinical settings, including medical offices, salons, and spas. This procedure is generally regarded as safe and easy to perform. OBJECTIVE: To determine if latex exposure caused an acute urticarial response following microdermabrasion in a latex-allergic patient. methods: The patient was prick tested to saline and histamine controls, latex, and sterile medical grade 100 m aluminum oxide crystals that had been passed through the microdermabrader. RESULTS: The strongly positive latex prick test confirmed latex allergy in our patient. Negative prick testing to aluminum oxide crystals that had passed through the microdermabrader make it unlikely that the patient was exposed to latex via this system. CONCLUSION: physicians need to carefully evaluate patients who are considering microdermabrasion and appreciate that unexpected serious complications can occur.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/5. Treatment of nevus comedonicus with topical tazarotene and calcipotriene.nevus comedonicus is a rare developmental defect of the pilosebaceous unit. It is also thought to be a variant of epidermal nevus. Previously reported treatments include surgical excision, CO2 laser, dermabrasion, extraction, topical retinoic acid, and numerous topical keratolytics. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy with bilateral nevus comedonicus who experienced cosmetic improvement with topical tazarotene and calcipotriene cream. This combination represents a novel therapeutic approach to the treatment of this cutaneous abnormality.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/5. Cutaneous candidosis as a complication of facial dermabrasion.Cutaneous candidosis is a common skin condition. Facial candidosis is rare. Described herein are three cases of facial candidosis complicating dermabrasion, a previously undescribed condition. Why this may occur, why it is uncommon, and its differential diagnosis and therapy are discussed. The side effects and complications of dermabrasion in general are presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.85714285714286keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/5. Atypical facial scarring after isotretinoin therapy in a patient with previous dermabrasion.The increased use of isotretinoin therapy for severe cystic acne has posed new problems for dermatologic surgeons. There have been recent reports in the literature of unexpected "atypical" scarring after dermabrasion in patients who have previously taken isotretinoin. This scarring was considered atypical because it occurred outside the typical "danger zones" (e.g., mandible and malar eminences) where scarring most often occurs after dermabrasion. This is the first reported case of atypical scarring in a patient who began isotretinoin therapy 2 months after dermabrasion.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/5. adult-type colloid milium of hands and face successfully treated with dermabrasion.Colloid milium is an unusual cutaneous disorder characterized by multiple cystic papules. The adult form develops in sun-exposed parts of the body in patients who have actinic-damaged skin. We describe the case of a patient with the classic clinical and histologic features of this disorder. The patient was successfully treated by dermabrasion to the hands and affected facial regions and, 10 months later, has not shown any signs of recurrence.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.71428571428571keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |