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Mycobacterium abscessus infection after facial injection of argireline: A case report

Chao-Feng Chen1, Jie Liu1, Shuang-Shuang Wang1

  • 1Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China.

World Journal of Clinical Cases
|March 22, 2021
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Mycobacterium abscessus infections are rising, often linked to cosmetic procedures. Early diagnosis via microbiological examination and standardized cosmetic practices are crucial for prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cosmetic Procedures

Background:

  • Rising incidence of Mycobacterium abscessus infections.
  • Association with invasive cosmetic procedures.
  • Need for increased clinician awareness.

Observation:

  • Case of a 45-year-old woman with Mycobacterium abscessus infection post-acetyl hexapeptide-8 (argireline) injection.
  • Development of erythema, nodules, and abscesses at injection sites.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by microbiological culture of pus specimens.

Findings:

  • Successful treatment with clarithromycin and moxifloxacin over 5 months.
  • Lesions gradually subsided with antibiotic therapy.
  • Mycobacterium abscessus identified as the causative agent.

Implications:

  • Highlights the risk of Mycobacterium abscessus infection from cosmetic procedures like argireline injections.
  • Emphasizes the importance of microbiological examination for accurate diagnosis.
  • Underscores the need for standardized cosmetic procedures to prevent such infections.
Keywords:
Antibiotic therapyArgirelineCase reportInfectionInjectionMycobacterium abscessusNontuberculous Mycobacterium

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