Treatment of fibroelastolytic papulosis with fractionated carbon dioxide laser

J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2015 Apr;17(2):90-2. doi: 10.3109/14764172.2014.983933. Epub 2014 Dec 5.

Abstract

Fibroelastolytic papulosis (FEP) is an acquired elastic tissue disorder that presents as white-to-yellow papules and plaques usually occurring on the neck. Although the lesions are often asymptomatic, their appearance may be distressing to patients. FEP has been treated with topical tretinoin in one case report ( 1 ). Other reports have not mentioned treatment for this rare disorder ( 1-6 ). We present a case of FEP successfully treated with a fractionated carbon dioxide (CO2) laser.

Keywords: elastic tissue disorders; fibrillin 1; fibroelastolytic papulosis; fractionated carbon dioxide laser.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / pathology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / radiotherapy*
  • Cosmetic Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Elastic Tissue / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Gas / therapeutic use*
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / instrumentation*