Treatment of Multiple Trichoepithelioma with Electrosurgery

Abstract

Multiple trichoepithelioma are benign skin tumors that present a significant cosmetic problem in young people. We report the successful treatment of two patients with electrosurgery. Specifically, through the use of a blended current, loop and triangular electrodes were used to remove the papules flush with the facial contour. In comparison to carbon dioxide laser, this modality yields identical cosmetic results yet is less expensive and considerably more time efficient.

The clinicopathological spectrum of trichoepitheliomas: a retrospective descriptive study

“…Treatment is indicated in patients with multiple TE due to cosmetic disfigurement of the facial region. Ablative procedures such as electrosurgery and CO 2 lasers are available for multiple tumors . Topical application of imiquimod cream has been used as a non‐surgical intervention with success in a single case report .…”

Leonine facies in an old man

“…Laser ablation, cryosurgery, and electrocautery have been found useful with variable success. [7][8][9][10] …”

Multiple Asymptomatic Papules on a Child's Face

“…Various treatment modalities have been reported to be effective in eradicating trichoepithelioma with good cosmetic results. They include carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser vaporization (8), cryotherapy (9), electrosurgery (10), and radiotherapy (11). Our patient was referred for consideration of CO 2 laser vaporization but the child's parents declined intervention at this time.…”