Dermocosmesis: Self-induced problems (Article)
[DERMOESTETICA: I RISCHI DELL'AUTOGESTIONE] Fabbrocini, G.,
Cantelli, V., Brunetti, B., Delfino, M.
Clinica Dermatologica, II Facolta di Medicina e Chirurgia, Univ. degli Studi 'Federico II', Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
Annali Italiani di Dermatologia Clinica e Sperimentale Volume 46, Issue 4, 1992, Pages 265-266
Abstract
The case of a 45-year old woman who injected herself with a preparation of hair gelatin from a supermarket to eliminate periorbital wrinkles, is reported. A severe orbital oedema followed this procedure and lasted for several months with fibrosclerosus hardening.