Korean J Dermatol.  2006 Jul;44(7):839-842.

A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Face

• Song HJ
• Park SJ
• Kim CW
• Lee KS

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon infection of the subcutaneous soft tissue and fascia. The infection expands rapidly and is highly lethal, so an early diagnosis and a radical debridement of all affected tissues, until healthy tissue is encountered, is necessary. Although necrotizing fasciitis can affect any part of the body including the extremities, trunk, perineum and neck, it is rather a rare entity on the face. We report a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis on the face of a 62-year-old man, who had uncontrolled diabetes mellitus following acupuncture treatment.

Keyword

Face; Necrotizing fasciitis

MeSH Terms

Acupuncture
Debridement
Diabetes Mellitus
Early Diagnosis
Extremities
Fascia
Fasciitis, Necrotizing*
Humans
Middle Aged
Neck
Perineum