Trichophyia And Hypertrichosis: A Side Effect Of Foam Sclerotherapy

This case report described a 69-year-old woman who developed trichophyia and hypertrichosis as a side effect of foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. The treatment involved injecting a foam made of sodium tetradecyl sulfate into the great saphenous vein. Nine months post-treatment, the patient noticed hair growth on her left calf, which was not present before the procedure. The patient had no other known causes for hypertrichosis, suggesting sclerotherapy as the likely cause. This was the first reported case of such a side effect, and further observations were needed to confirm the link between foam sclerotherapy and hair growth.