Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;12(3):281-285
Filler-induced arterial obstruction can mimic other dermatological conditions. In this case series, the authors describe four patients with filler-induced arterial obstruction presenting with pustular rash that was misdiagnosed as a herpetic infection. Since correct and timely diagnosis is crucial for scar prevention, pustular rash has to be recognized by injectors as a clinical expression of vascular obstruction induced by dermal filler injection.
Keywords: Hyaluronic acid; Herpes simplex; Ischemia; Injections, intra-arterial