Adverse cutaneous events after laser epilation in patients with photodermatosis

Laser epilation is an effective and safe hair removal method, which is not devoid of adverse effects, most of which are mild and transient and may include hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, perifollicular edema, erythema or crusting and paradoxical hypertrichosis. Given the background, a polymor...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2018-11, Vol.84 (6), p.718-720
Main Authors: Cubells Sánchez, Laura, Ferrer Guillén, Blanca, Sánchez Carazo, José, Pérez Ferriols, Amparo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antigens
Dermatitis
Female
Hair Removal - adverse effects
Hair Removal - methods
Humans
Laser Therapy - adverse effects
Laser Therapy - methods
Lasers
Lasers, Solid-State - adverse effects
Legs
Middle Aged
Patients
Photosensitivity Disorders - diagnosis
Photosensitivity Disorders - etiology
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Summary:Laser epilation is an effective and safe hair removal method, which is not devoid of adverse effects, most of which are mild and transient and may include hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, perifollicular edema, erythema or crusting and paradoxical hypertrichosis. Given the background, a polymorphous light eruption induced by laser was suspected and a punch biopsy was obtained, revealing a perivascular infiltrate - predominantly lymphocytic and a bluish interstitial and perifollicular deposit that stained with colloidal iron, corresponding to mucin [Figure 2]. {Figure 3} We performed a punch biopsy, revealing perivascular dermatitis with extravasation of red blood cells, areas of leukocytoclasia and hyalinization of the vessel wall [Figure 4].
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/ijdvl.IJDVL_581_17