Successful Treatment of a Hypochromic Scar with Manual Dermabrasion: Case Report |
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| Authors: | Renata F Roxo MD Denise F Sarmento MD Adam Z Kawalek BA James M Spencer MD |
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| Institution: | Department of Dermatology, University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Manual dermabrasion is a simple and safe cosmetic procedure that is used to improve unsightly cutaneous disorders. OBJECTIVE: To describe an 11-year-old white female patient who was successfully treated with manual dermabrasion for a hypochromic scar on the left forearm. RESULTS: The hypochromic wound healed without scar and with good cosmetic appearance. CONCLUSION: Although similar to conventional dermabrasion in terms of cosmetic results, manual dermabrasion presents a less expensive and safe alternative. |
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