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More Information on Effects of Polidocanol?
The information posted on this site suggests there might be more information about the Polidocanol that are used for Sclerotherapy, and other reactions to it. Are there more examples that you know of? Can you provide further information? Thank you.
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M in Texas in Texas
Read my review "Polidocanol for Varicose Veins, Lost Consciousness"
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Polidocanol FDA approved & available in USA
Aetoxisclerol is the trade name for the product in France. It is currently FDA approved & available in USA. I have used the french product overseas during the teaching courses I give on sclerotherapy. In France it is available in 0.5%, 2%, & 3% concentrations. The larger the vein , the higher the concentration used for treatment. I injected over 100 patients, with no single adverse effect in terms of allergy, ulceration or anything major. Brown discoloration can occur temporarily...
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Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon
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Polidocanol
While Polidocanol is not yet FDA-approved for any indication in the US, it is commonly used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons as a medical-grade detergent for spider vein/varicose vein treatment. Rare side effects include thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the blood vessel), blood clots (rare, but could be serious), pulmonary embolism, stroke. I personally prefer it to the FDA-approved sclerosing agent called Sotradecol because I see less post-inflammatory pigmentary problems with...
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San Diego Dermatologist