Successful treatment of parenteral iron induced cutaneous siderosis with 1064nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser
Keywords:
iron deficiency, iron supplement, extravasation, hyperpigmentation, hemosiderin, cutaneous siderosis, Q-switched laser, 1064nm
Abstract
Cutaneous siderosis is an accumulation of iron in the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue secondary to extravasation of an intramuscular or intravascular iron injection which leads to a permanent brownish-gray discoloration of the skin. In our case report, we present the successful treatment of hyperpigmentation caused by extravasation of iron infusion with Q-switched 1064nm Nd:Yag laser. Q-switched lasers seem to be the optimal therapeutic solution for cutaneous siderosis with minimal side effects, good patient satisfaction and excellent cosmetic results.
