Korean J Dermatol.  2018 Feb;56(2):135-138.

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Treated with Fractional CO2 Laser: A Case Report

• Kim MS
• Kim YS
• Na CH
• Shin BS

Abstract

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CRP), a rare skin disorder of unknown etiology, is characterized by hyperkeratotic papules confluent in the central area and reticulated hyperpigmented patches in the peripheral area. Lesions appear frequently on the trunk and extensor surfaces, not involving the mucosa, with or without papillomatosis and pigmentation. A 24-year-old man presented to our clinic with asymptomatic multiple brown macules on his abdomen lasting approximately 2 months. The skin lesions gradually became wider. He reported no history or family history of CRP. Based on clinical and histopathologic findings, the patient was diagnosed with CRP. Skin lesions began to gradually improve after treatment with fractional CO2 laser alone, and the entire wound healed completely without severe sequelae. Herein, we report a rare case of CRP that was successfully treated with fractional CO2 laser.

Keyword

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis; Fractional CO2 laser

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Humans
Lasers, Gas*
Mucous Membrane
Papilloma*
Pigmentation
Skin
Wounds and Injuries
Young Adult