ArticleInfection and drug resistance2025
Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Following Cosmetic Procedures: A Retrospective Study.
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- Integrated Management of Mycobacterium abscessus Infections Following Aesthetic Fat Grafting: A Promising Combination of Targeted Medication and Minimally Invasive Surgery.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Clinical Characteristics and Management of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Open forum infectious diseases · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Reports of skin infections associated with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) following cosmetic procedures are increasing. The diagnosis and treatment of these infections remain a significant challenge for clinicians. Objective: We examined the clinical characteristics, microbiology, histopathology, and treatment strategies of NTM infections following cosmetic procedures, including botulinum toxin injection, lipolysis injection, hyaluronic acid injection, mesotherapy, autologous fat grafting, and other related procedures. Methods: This retrospective study of cosmetology-related cutaneous NTM infections diagnosed based on culture or molecular identification was conducted at a tertiary dermatology hospital in China. Demographic, clinical, microbiological, pathological biopsy, management, and outcome data were also collected. Results: The series enrolled 28 patients, four diagnosed by molecular identification and histology, and 24 by positive culture. All 24 NTM cultures were rapid-growing mycobacteria, mainly Conclusion: Cosmetology-related cutaneous NTM infections are frequently underrecognized and challenging to diagnose, leading to delayed treatment. We aimed to enhance clinician awareness of NTM infections to facilitate early detection and prompt treatment. Empirical therapy with clarithromycin and moxifloxacin may be considered in the absence of susceptibility results, but treatment decisions should be carefully guided by susceptibility testing results. Surgical intervention may be beneficial, and tigecycline is a viable option when resistant to clarithromycin.
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