Necrotizing Granulomatous Papular Reaction Following Multiple Pulsed Dye Laser and Hybrid Fractional Laser Treatments for Rosacea

Necrotizing Granulomatous Papular Reaction Following Multiple Pulsed Dye Laser and Hybrid Fractional Laser Treatments for Rosacea

This is a case report of a single patient who had pulsed dye laser and hybrid fractional laser treatments for facial rosacea and subsequently developed a prolonged papular reaction in and adjacent to the area of treatment, which was unresponsive to topical therapy. Biopsies of these lesions revealed...

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Published in:Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Main Authors: Bryar, Kate M., Basti, Neha S., Michels, Kristi L., Thyparampil, Preeti J., Bryar, Paul J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 27-03-2023
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Summary:This is a case report of a single patient who had pulsed dye laser and hybrid fractional laser treatments for facial rosacea and subsequently developed a prolonged papular reaction in and adjacent to the area of treatment, which was unresponsive to topical therapy. Biopsies of these lesions revealed necrotizing granulomas. This is a previously unreported side effect of these laser treatments and clinicians should be aware of this potential sequela.
ISSN:0740-9303
DOI:10.1097/IOP.0000000000002380