Ann Dermatol.  2016 Aug;28(4):529-531. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.4.529.

A Rare Cutaneous Adverse Reaction after Intra-Articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid

• Chung HC
• Bak H
• Lee JW
• Ahn SK

• KMID: 2344838
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.4.529

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Hyaluronic Acid*
Injections, Intra-Articular*
Hyaluronic Acid

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Diffuse edematous erythema, vesicles and bullae with localized erosion on the patient's left arm and trunk. Arrows present injection sites and courses; dotted arrows mean that injection site is on her scapula of the back area.

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  Fig. 2 Severe papillary dermal edema and superficial perivenular mixed inflammatory cell infiltrates with an increased number of eosinophils (H&E, ×100; inset, ×400).

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