Multiple miliary osteoma of the face. Three cases treated with carbon dioxide laser

Resumen

Abstract

We describe three multiple miliary osteoma of the face (MMOF) patients with and without a history of acne prior to the appearance of lesions. They
were treated with carbon dioxide (CO2) laser with good cosmetic results. MMOF constitute a rare variant of osteoma cutis, described almost exclusively in women with history of acne vulgaris.
The objective of the work is to show the usefulness of CO2 laser in the treatment of MMOF and its cosmetic results. Through our experience, we consider that CO2 laser is a therapeutic option for this condition of diffi cult approach

(Dermatol Argent 2009; 15(2):111-116).

Key words: osteoma cutis, acne, multiple miliary osteomas, carbon dioxide laser.