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Combination treatment of COVID-19 associated herpes zoster scar with 1540 nm and 755 nm picosecond lasers: a case report.
Alpalhão, Miguel; Duarte, Sofia; Correia, Isabel; Filipe, Paulo.
  • Alpalhão M; Dermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte EPE, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Duarte S; Dermatology and Venereology University Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Correia I; Dermatology Research Unit, iMM João Lobo Antunes, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Filipe P; Dermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte EPE, Lisbon, Portugal.
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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Hyperpigmentation / Lasers, Solid-State / COVID-19 / Herpes Zoster Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / 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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Hyperpigmentation / Lasers, Solid-State / COVID-19 / Herpes Zoster Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: J Cosmet Laser Ther Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 14764172.2022.2120619