Miliary osteoma cutis of the face: Treatment with the needle microincision-extirpation method

Multiple miliary osteoma cutis of the face represents primary extra-skeletal bone formation that arises within the skin of the face. Multiple miliary osteoma cutis of the face is a rare complication of chronic inflammatory acne vulgaris and has invasive and non-invasive treatment alternatives differ...

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Published in:The Journal of dermatological treatment 2007, Vol.18 (4), p.252-254
Main Authors: Baskan, Emel Bulbul, Turan, Hakan, Tunali, Sukran, Toker, Semra Cikman, Adim, Saduman Balaban, Bolca, Naile
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne Vulgaris - complications
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Face - pathology
Face - surgery
Facial Dermatoses - etiology
Facial Dermatoses - pathology
Facial Dermatoses - surgery
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Minor Surgical Procedures - methods
Needles
Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology
Ossification, Heterotopic - pathology
Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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Summary:Multiple miliary osteoma cutis of the face represents primary extra-skeletal bone formation that arises within the skin of the face. Multiple miliary osteoma cutis of the face is a rare complication of chronic inflammatory acne vulgaris and has invasive and non-invasive treatment alternatives different from acne vulgaris. Invasive techniques should be simple, easy, and inexpensive, with minimal risk of scarring and pigmentation. We used a needle microincision-extirpation technique in a patient with multiple miliary osteoma cutis unresponsive to non-invasive treatment modalities. Skin overlying the papules was incised with a needle and then the calcificated papules were extirpated by using a small curettage device. Lesions were left to secondary healing. Results were quite good and cosmetically acceptable.
ISSN:0954-6634
1471-1753
DOI:10.1080/09546630701287878