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A dystrophic calcinosis cutis case treated with CO2 laser
Zekayі Kutlubay1, Gürkan Yardimci, Gökhan Gokler
1Department of Dermatology, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty , Istanbul , Turkey.
Summary
Dystrophic calcinosis cutis, a common subtype of calcium salt deposition in skin, can arise after injury. This case study shows successful CO2 laser treatment for a child
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cutaneous Medicine
Background:
- Calcinosis cutis involves insoluble calcium salt deposition in skin.
- It presents in four subtypes: dystrophic, metastatic, idiopathic, and iatrogenic.
- Dystrophic calcinosis cutis, the most frequent type, results from local tissue injury.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient developed dystrophic calcinosis cutis.
- The condition manifested subsequent to physical trauma.
Findings:
- The child's dystrophic calcinosis cutis was successfully treated.
- CO2 laser therapy proved effective in managing the condition.
Implications:
- CO2 laser treatment is a viable option for pediatric dystrophic calcinosis cutis.
- This highlights a minimally invasive approach for managing skin calcification post-trauma.
