CONTINUED MEDICAL

EDUCATION PROGRAM

Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation after

adverse skin reaction to medication.

Dr. Simone Veloso,

Dermatologist,

Rio de Janeiro, RJ – Brazil

Dr. Simone Veloso used the ETHEREA-MX^® platform, with the handpiece ACROMA-QS^®.

Treatment:

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a skin disorder that occurs after inflammation or injury to the skin, resulting in dark spots or hyperpigmented areas. This can happen due to acne, burns, insect bites, eczema, among other factors.

In the present case report, subsequent to biopsy and clinical evaluations, the patient received a diagnosis of adverse skin reaction to the medication, following which the lesions were duly addressed through appropriate treatment modalities. During the subsequent follow-up appointment, the residual hyperpigmentation exhibited by the patient was treated with the ACROMA-QS^®.

The ACROMA-QS^® handpiece, compatible with the ETHEREA-MX^® and ZYE^® platforms, is a Q-Switched LASER, with 20ns pulse width. Remarkably versatile, this device offers a range of spot sizes and incorporates two distinct wavelengths: Nd:YAG 1064nm and KTP 532nm. The Nd:YAG 1064nm is employed for less aggressive procedures, including the treatment of conditions such as melasma, hyperchromia, and the removal of darkly pigmented tattoos. Conversely, the KTP 532nm lends itself to more assertive procedures, such as the removal of xanthelasma, flat keratoses, and tattoos of other colors, e.g. red.

10 sessions were held as per the table below:

Check out the result:

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