Unusual infectious complications of dermatologic procedures

Atypical Mycobacterial Infections Following Cutaneous Surgery

“…As AFB stains are often negative on pathology, the gold standard for diagnosis is tissue culture. This is also important as therapy is often guided by sensitivity testing 38,45 . Early diagnosis and treatment of infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria will reduce its extension into the surrounding tissues, which may decrease the severity of the infection and potential complications such as dehiscence 38 …”

“…Although incision and drainage, debridement, and surgical removal of infected nodules may be beneficial, the mainstay of therapy is oral antibiotics 12,38,45 . RGM are resistant to all antituberculous agents 45 . Clarithromycin is often used to treat atypical mycobacterial infections because of low drug resistance.…”

“…This is also important as therapy is often guided by sensitivity testing. 38,45 Early diagnosis and treatment of infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria will reduce its extension into the surrounding tissues, which may decrease the severity of the infection and potential complications such as dehiscence. 38 Although incision and drainage, debridement, and surgical removal of infected nodules may be beneficial, the mainstay of therapy is oral antibiotics.…”

“…12,38,45 RGM are resistant to all antituberculous agents. 45 Clarithromycin is often used to treat atypical mycobacterial infections because of low drug resistance. Other possible agents include amikacin, imipenem, sulfamethoxazole, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, cefmetazole, doxycycline, minocycline, and linezolid.…”

Current Concepts in Dermabrasion Therapy

“…23 Candida can present a couple of weeks post procedure, and symptoms can include itching, erythema, or pustules. 24…”