Mycobacterium fortuitum infection after acupuncture treatment

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" Mycobacterium fortuitum infection after acupuncture treatment "
Gracia-Cazaña, T; Milagro, A; Queipo, F; Gilaberte, Y

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924325
Doc. No	:	LA0572r5qp
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Gracia-Cazaña, T; Milagro, A; Queipo, F; Gilaberte, Y
Title & Author	:	Mycobacterium fortuitum infection after acupuncture treatment [Article]\ Gracia-Cazaña, T; Milagro, A; Queipo, F; Gilaberte, Y
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	23/9
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Actinic keratoses are cutaneous lesions that appear as the result of the proliferation of atypical keratinocytes. These lesions are considered pre-malignant and they can progress to squamous cell carcinoma. Ingenol mebutate has been approved as an effective treatment for AK on the face and trunk. We studied the local skin reactions to this therapy. Data about local skin reactions were collected in a series of 5 patients with photographic documentation, a visual analog scale, and a ranking of satisfaction of the patient. Moderate to severe reactions were reported in most of patients, but only one stopped treatment early. The short duration of treatment contributes to high adherence to the therapy.