Combination treatment of COVID-19 associated herpes zoster scar with 1540 nm and 755 nm picosecond lasers: a case report.
J Cosmet Laser Ther
; 24(6-8): 110-111, 2022 Nov 17.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2008448
ABSTRACT
A 33-year-old female, Fitzpatrick IV phototype, developed varicella zoster eruption over the ophthalmic dermatome of the right trigeminal nerve, confirmed through Polymerase Chain Reaction, 4 weeks after recovering from COVID-19 disease. After the resolution of the acute manifestations, she developed significant atrophic scars on the forehead, about 2 mm deep, with marked post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. She came to our clinic looking for treatment, as the scars caused significant psychological distress. We decided for a combination treatment with Erbiumglass 1540 nm non-ablative laser and 755 nm Alexandrite picosecond laser. After 16 weeks of starting treatment, significant improvement was observed, with complete resolution of the hyperpigmentation and overall improvement in the atrophic scar. No complications occurred during the treatment period. This strategy may be an effective and safe option to treat these lesions, which may be increasingly found in young individuals after COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, even in darker skin phototypes.
Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hyperpigmentation
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Lasers, Solid-State
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COVID-19
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Herpes Zoster
Type of study:
Case report
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
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Vaccines
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Cosmet Laser Ther
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
14764172.2022.2120619
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