Acne Management in an Immunosuppressed Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit with multiple therapeutic options; however, management may be challenging in patients in whom systemic therapies are not advisable or are preferably avoided due to underlying clinical conditions. Here, we report a case of a 27-year-old male with a history of kidney transplantation on chronic immunosuppressive therapy who presented with persistent moderate inflammatory acne. To avoid systemic therapy, treatment was performed using a 1726-nm sebum-selective laser. This case represents the first reported use of this technology in Mexico and highlights its potential as a safe and effective therapeutic alternative in complex clinical scenarios.

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Cureus
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2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.109500
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Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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Acne Management in an Immunosuppressed Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report

Daniela Gómez Guerra, Sarahi Garay Enriquez, Luis Velázquez Arenas
Cureus
Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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Acne Management in an Immunosuppressed Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report

Daniela Gómez Guerra, Sarahi Garay Enriquez, Luis Velázquez Arenas
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Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit with multiple therapeutic options; however, management may be challenging in patients in whom systemic therapies are not advisable or are preferably avoided due to underlying clinical conditions. Here, we report a case of a 27-year-old male with a history of kidney transplantation on chronic immunosuppressive therapy who presented with persistent moderate inflammatory acne. To avoid systemic therapy, treatment was performed using a 1726-nm sebum-selective laser. This case represents the first reported use of this technology in Mexico and highlights its potential as a safe and effective therapeutic alternative in complex clinical scenarios.

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