A COST EFFECTIVE NOVEL METHOD OF DERMABRASION – A CASE SERIES

Selvan Ranganathan; Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy; Arul Mozhi Mangai A

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

A COST EFFECTIVE NOVEL METHOD OF DERMABRASION – A CASE SERIES

Selvan Ranganathan, Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy, Arul Mozhi Mangai A

Abstract :

Dermaasion is an aasive process used to remove the epidermis and superficial dermis to treat a variety of skin conditions. Objective: To evaluate the household scrub pad as a tool for dermaasion for the treatment of rhinophyma, congenital naevi and static vitiligo. Patients and Methods: It was conducted at the outpatient department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Govt. Chengalpattu Medical College & Hospital, during the period between January 2009 and December 2009. Six patients (four males and two females) were enrolled in this work. Their ages ranged from 20–60 years with the a mean of 40 years. Three with rhinophyma, two with congenital neavi and one with static vitiligo were taken up for the study. From each patient history was taken and physical examination was performed. Pre–operative medications and instructions were given to each patient. The procedure was done under local anesthesia. Postoperatively all patients were instructed to use steroid–antibiotic ointment. Follow up was done after 1week, 1month, and 3 months. Repeated sessions may be needed 1 month apart. Results: All six patients completed the study. Rhinophyma group: Three patients achieved partial change of contour after 2 sessions, while complete change of contour was noticed in 2 patients after 4, and 6 sessions respectively. The procedure resulted in very fine, less noticeable scar with smooth contour of the skin which was acceptable in all patients. Congenital naevi group: Both the patients had near complete removal of naevi. Vitiligo group: the patient had less than 5% residual lesion and was extremely satisfied. Conclusion: Household scrub pad dermaasion is an effective mode of treatment many skin lesions like rhinophyma, congenital naevi and vitiligo. It is safe in dark skinned people.