Facial Zona Zoster Following Cryotherapy in an Immunocompetent Patient
December 2024
in “
Acta Medica
”
TLDR Cryotherapy can unexpectedly cause facial zona zoster.
This document reports a case of facial zona zoster as an unexpected complication following cryotherapy in an immunocompetent patient. While cryotherapy is widely used across various medical fields such as dermatology, urology, oncology, and sports medicine, it is typically associated with complications like dyspigmentation, scar formation, and hair loss. The occurrence of facial zona zoster in this context highlights a rare and unforeseen adverse effect, suggesting the need for awareness and monitoring for such potential outcomes in patients undergoing cryotherapy.