Paraffinomas of the facial area: treatment with systemic and intralesional steroids
Vázquez-Martínez, O.T.ás.; Ocampo-Candiani, J.; Méndez-Olvera, N.; Sánchez Negrón, F.A.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 5(2): 186-189
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 16485890 Document Number: 9549
We present a case of a 32-year-old male patient with a history HIV infection, who administered vitamin E and almond oil into the malar region and chin. On histology the main pathological finding was a foreign body granulomatous reaction. The patient was treated with 20-mg prednisone and intralesional triamcinalone. After three more treatments the erythema and edema decreased with resolving post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We conclude that the use of oral and intralesional steroids are effective treatments in foreign body reactions.
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