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[Atypical mycobacteriosis post mesotherapy]
María Victoria Montes1, Lena Eimer1, Rocío Gago2
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Austral, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Aesthetic mesotherapy can lead to atypical mycobacterial infections, presenting as abscesses. Prompt antibiotic treatment with clarithromycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is effective, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures in aesthetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Aesthetic procedures, including mesotherapy, are increasingly popular for body image enhancement.
- Infections, particularly atypical mycobacteriosis, are a growing concern associated with these procedures.
- Mesotherapy involves injecting substances to stimulate dermal and subcutaneous tissue for cellulite treatment and skin rejuvenation.
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