Self-limited adverse reaction to human-derived collagen injectable product.
BACKGROUND
Soft tissue augmentation is a common and safe cosmetic and reconstructive procedure.


OBJECTIVE
We describe a temporary and self-limited adverse reaction to Dermalogen.


METHODS
Clinical and histologic evaluation following an adverse reaction noted at a Dermalogen skin test site.


RESULTS
Our patient was found to have a foreign body reaction to Dermalogen.


CONCLUSIONS
Dermalogen, a form of acellular human collagen, may induce a foreign body reaction.
Moody
B R
BR
Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine and Cutaneous Surgery Center,Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Sengelmann
R D
RD
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008875:Middle Aged; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D012882:Skin Tests
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen