Infrared-induced adult colloid milium treated with fractionated CO2 laser.
Adult colloid milium is a rare cutaneous deposition disorder that frequently involves areas of chronic sun exposure. The most common clinical presentation exhibits multiple, firm, and amber-colored papules that cluster to form large plaques. Histologically, there are masses of amorphous, eosinophilic material expanding the papillary dermis, and at times extending into the mid-dermis, with adjacent solar elastosis. When this disorder affects the face, disfiguring is of great concern and treatment is often sought. Attempts to safely remove colloid milium are generally unsuccessful. Dermabrasion has been reported to be effective. The present authors present a case with extensive facial colloid milium successfully ablated by the fractionated CO2 laser.
Department of Dermatology, No.1 Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yi-Lei
YL
Li
Yao-Jia
YJ
Luo
Yan
Y
Wu
Bo
B
Li
Xing-Hua
XH
Gao
Hong-Duo
HD
Chen
Jiu-Hong
JH
Li
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
adult colloid milium; fractionated CO2 laser