Nontuberculous mycobacterial infection after fractionated CO(2) laser resurfacing.
Journal Article
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are increasingly associated with cutaneous infections after cosmetic procedures. Fractionated CO2 resurfacing, a widely used technique for photorejuvenation, has been associated with a more favorable side effect profile than alternative procedures. We describe 2 cases of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection after treatment with a fractionated CO2 laser at a private clinic. Densely distributed erythematous papules and pustules developed within the treated area within 2 weeks of the laser procedure. Diagnosis was confirmed by histologic analysis and culture. Both infections responded to a 4-month course of a multidrug regimen. An environmental investigation of the clinic was performed, but no source of infection was found. The case isolates differed from each other and from isolates obtained from the clinic, suggesting that the infection was acquired by postprocedure exposure. Papules and pustules after fractionated CO2 resurfacing should raise the suspicion of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection.
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Cited Authors
- Culton, DA; Lachiewicz, AM; Miller, BA; Miller, MB; Mackuen, C; Groben, P; White, B; Cox, GM; Stout, JE
Published Date
- March 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 19 / 3
Start / End Page
- 365 - 370
PubMed ID
- 23628077
Pubmed Central ID
- 23628077
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1080-6059
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3201/eid1903.120880
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States