Ann Dermatol.  2016 Aug;28(4):501-502. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.4.501.

Transepidermal Elimination of Gold Metals after Face-Lifting Acupuncture

• Keum DI
• Bak H
• Ahn SK

• KMID: 2344825
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.4.501

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Acupuncture*
Metals*
Metals

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Asymptomatic multiple erythematous papules and plaques on the face with discharge (arrows). (B) Grouped multiple metal pieces are detected on the radiologic findings (arrows).

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  Fig. 2 (A) Well-demarcated cyst in dermis. Keratin materials are filled inside (H&E, ×40). (B) Gold metals extracted out both spontaneously and during the procedure of biopsy.

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