A rare case of microblading-induced preseptal cellulitis

Akoh, Christine C.; Akintilo, Lisa; Shankar, Shruthi Gaddamane; Sicco, Kristen Lo

doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.08.014

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“…Proper hygienic practices are essential to minimize the spread of bacterial infections. 1 To the best of our knowledge, our patient represents the first reported clinical case of preseptal and orbital cellulitis secondary to microblading in an adult woman treated with surgical debridement and right orbital exenteration. Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis is an infection of the tissue anterior to the orbital septum with several clinical findings like periorbital erythema and eyelid swelling.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…1 Cosmetic tattooing was considered a safe procedure until 2003, as just a few side effects were reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 1 However, between 2003 and 2004, hundreds of complaints due to cosmetic tattoos were received by the FDA. Proper hygienic practices are essential to minimize the spread of bacterial infections.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis is an infection of the tissue anterior to the orbital septum with several clinical findings like periorbital erythema and eyelid swelling. 1 On the other side, orbital cellulitis is an infection of the soft tissue posterior to the septum with clinical signs of orbital involvement such as vision impairment. To confirm the diagnosis, CT with contrast of the septum and orbits is the gold standard test.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Amjad Soltany, MD MHD Essam Alajieh, MD Maen Al Aissami, MD, PGHD, CCT, MSc 1 3 years. 1 Cosmetic tattooing was considered a safe procedure until 2003, as just a few side effects were reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 1 However, between 2003 and 2004, hundreds of complaints due to cosmetic tattoos were received by the FDA.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Post-microblading infection is a rare entity, but when it does occur, it can lead to major life-threatening complications. 1 Forehead and scalp reconstruction is yet a challenge for plastic surgeons. Various options of reconstruction are available.…”

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A Rare Case of Microblading Complicated by Orbital Exenteration and Frontal Defect Reconstructed Using Crane Principle

Soltany

Alajieh

Aissami

2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: This is a case of a rare complication of microblading in a middle-aged woman in a developing country, resulting in a right orbital exenteration and a forehead defect associated with bone exposure reconstructed using the crane principle. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first one to report such an entity. We are aiming to highlight the importance of proper hygiene in such cosmetic procedures and to shed light on the crane principle as a suitable reconstructive choice, especially in circumstances where other reconstructive options are not available, or in specific situations like mass causalities when shorter operation time is required.

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confidence: 99%

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A Rare Case of Microblading Complicated by Orbital Exenteration and Frontal Defect Reconstructed Using Crane Principle

Soltany

Alajieh

Aissami

2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Considerations and recommendations on camouflage in alopecia in Black women

Taye,

Kamili,

Aguh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology

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Alopecia is among the leading dermatological concerns affecting Black women. For many women, hair is a central component of identity and self-expression, the loss of which can have significant psychosocial effects. Hair camouflage is often utilized to minimize the visibility of hair loss, provide aesthetic benefits, and improve quality of life. The versatility and affordability of hair camouflage allows patients with alopecia to conceal hair loss, increasing self-confidence, and decreasing social stigma. However, hair camouflage practices often involve adhesives, chemicals, and/or high-tension braiding, all of which can exacerbate alopecia. Accordingly, special considerations should be made to protect patients’ natural hair from damage while using these styling practices. A better understanding of best practices for some of the most widely used camouflage options—wigs, extensions, topical hair fibers, and micropigmentation—can help clinicians establish rapport with Black women and optimize individually-tailored therapeutic plans during active treatment and end-stage hair loss.

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A rapid review of physical health risks associated with special procedures (tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, electrolysis)

Kiseleva,

Csontos,

Edwards

et al. 2023

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Special procedures, such as tattooing (including semi-permanent make-up), body piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis involve piercing the skin and carry a potential risk of infection and other complications. This review provides an up-to-date evidence base on the main physical health risks associated with these special procedures.Searches were conducted for research published between 2015 and 2023. Where possible, existing reviews were used. For tattooing, one systematic review including 55 studies was identified. For semi-permanent make-up, 37 cases presented in 31 case reports were identified. For body piercing, four systematic reviews were identified, which covered 174 studies. For acupuncture, one evidence map of 535 systematic reviews without age limits and one overview of 24 systematic reviews focused on children were included. For electrolysis, one case report was identified.Complications and adverse events resulting from special procedures include fungal infections, bacterial infections, viral infections, blood-borne infections, allergic reactions, malignant growths, benign growths, sarcoidosis-related reactions, and a range of other skin and eye-related adverse reactions and dental issues.Research Implications and Evidence GapsMost of the primary evidence for the physical health risks associated with the special procedures came from case reports and case series, which do not allow causal inferences or provide information on the prevalence of adverse events. Future primary research should employ more robust designs to gather evidence about the causal links between special procedures and adverse physical health events as well as about the prevalence of such events in people receiving special procedures. More evidence is needed to identify physical health risks associated with electrolysis.Policy and Practice ImplicationsThe evidence contained in this review will be used to inform the training of local authority enforcement officers and special procedures practitioners and to educate members of the public who seek to use these services. Due to the nature of the special procedures which involves piercing the skin and poses the risk of introducing infections to the body, high standards of hygiene may reduce the rate of infection.Funding statementThe Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care, and the Specialist Unit for Review Evidence, were funded for this work by the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre, itself funded by Health and Care Research Wales on behalf of Welsh Government.

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A rare case of microblading-induced preseptal cellulitis

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

A Rare Case of Microblading Complicated by Orbital Exenteration and Frontal Defect Reconstructed Using Crane Principle

A Rare Case of Microblading Complicated by Orbital Exenteration and Frontal Defect Reconstructed Using Crane Principle

Considerations and recommendations on camouflage in alopecia in Black women

A rapid review of physical health risks associated with special procedures (tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, electrolysis)

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