Necrotizing Granulomatous Papular Reaction Following Multiple Pulsed Dye Laser and Hybrid Fractional Laser Treatments for Rosacea

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jul-Aug;39(4):e122-e123. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002380. Epub 2023 Mar 27.

Abstract

This is a case report of a single patient who had pulsed dye laser and hybrid fractional laser treatments for facial rosacea and subsequently developed a prolonged papular reaction in and adjacent to the area of treatment, which was unresponsive to topical therapy. Biopsies of these lesions revealed necrotizing granulomas. This is a previously unreported side effect of these laser treatments and clinicians should be aware of this potential sequela.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Face
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Dye* / adverse effects
  • Rosacea*