title: Foreign Body Granulomas.
abstract: A large list of foreign substances may penetrate the skin and induce a foreign body granulomatous reaction. These particles can enter the skin by voluntary reasons or be caused by accidental inclusion of external substances secondary to cutaneous trauma. In these cases, foreign body granulomas are formed around such disparate substances as starch, cactus bristles, wood splinters, suture material, pencil lead, artificial hair, or insect mouthparts. The purpose of this article is to update dermatologists, pathologists, and other physicians on the most recent etiopathogenesis, clinical presentations, systemic associations, evaluation, and evidence-based management concerning foreign body granulomatous reactions of skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma, Avda. Reyes Católicos 2, Madrid 28040, Spain. Electronic address: amolinar@fjd.es.
authors.forename: Ana M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Molina-Ruiz
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma, Avda. Reyes Católicos 2, Madrid 28040, Spain.
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Requena
mesh_terms: D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000009:adverse effects; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000067548:Dermal Fillers; D008670:Metals
keywords: Cosmetic fillers; Dermatopathology; Drugs; Foreign body; Granuloma; Management; Minerals; Tattoos