Sterile pustulosis as a rare side effect of fractional bipolar radiofrequency device: a case report

Fractional bipolar radiofrequency technology is associated with minimal downtime and rare side effects and become an increasingly popular tool in aesthetic dermatology practices. There is limited damage to the epidermis, and side effects such as post-inflammatory hypo/hyperpigmentation are rare. Tra...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2019-07, Vol.21 (5), p.262-263
Main Authors: Deverapalli, Sandhya, Konnikov, Nellie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Facial Dermatoses - diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses - etiology
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Radiofrequency Therapy - adverse effects
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous - diagnosis
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous - etiology
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Summary:Fractional bipolar radiofrequency technology is associated with minimal downtime and rare side effects and become an increasingly popular tool in aesthetic dermatology practices. There is limited damage to the epidermis, and side effects such as post-inflammatory hypo/hyperpigmentation are rare. Transient erythema, edema, crusting, and persistent inflammatory papules have been previously reported. We report a rare case of sterile follicular pustulosis following treatment with bipolar fractional radiofrequency (eTwo technology). To the best of our knowledge, this unusual side effect has never been reported.
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2018.1525747