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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2012; 10 (1)

Periorbital syringoma treated with radiofrequency and carbon dioxide (CO2) laser

Hasson A, Nicklas C, Farias MM, Navarrete C

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 60-62
PDF size: 109.69 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Syringomas are common benign eccrine ductal adnexal tumors, commonly found in periorbitary areas. Periorbital syringomas are aesthetically disturbing and a difficult condition to treat. Many treatment modalities are described in the literature, including topical and surgical methods, with potential adverse events (such as post inflammatory hyper and hypo pigmentation, and scar formation), and low efficacy. We present five cases of patients with syringomas, treated with the combination of radiofrequency and carbon dioxide (CO2) laser.
Using low-energy parameters on the CO2 laser, and low energy on the radiofrequency, we were able to complement both treatments maximizing the destruction of the tumors and minimizing the adverse effects in only two sessions. This is a relatively easy, safe, and less painful treatment, with good cosmetic results on periorbital syringomas.


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