Cryo Corner: Treatment of Lesions of Steatocystoma Multiplex and Other Epidermal Cysts by Cryosurgery

ER: Yag laser therapy for steatocystoma multiplex

“…Surgery is the most effective treatment, but may not be desirable for cosmetic reasons when multiple lesions are present. [2] There are many alternatives to surgery, such as follow-up without treatment,[2] CO 2 laser therapy,[3] oral isotretinoin,[4] and cryotherapy. [5]…”

Suggestion for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex located exclusively on the face

“…The disease often severely affects the social and psychological well‐being of the patients. As summarized in Table 1, there have been several reports in the literature suggesting numerous treatment options for the management of steatocystoma multiplex including surgical techniques, cryotherapy, CO 2 laser and/or medical treatments such as isotretinoin 4,9–20 . Among these options, we tried to find that most suitable for a patient with exclusively facial lesions, one with no risk of scar formation.…”

A simple surgical technique for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex

“…Several methods of treatment have been suggested for noninflamed cysts. Cryotherapy has been reported to have only limited success 14 . Krähenbühl et al 15 reported good results with CO 2 laser.…”