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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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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by M in Texas in Texas
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Polidocanol and side effects

Polidocanol has been used in Europe for years and has been used in the United States as well. I have used this solution for many years and have not had any complications. There have been adverse side effects associated with any sclerotherapy procedure such as hyper-pigmentation, clots, and, and small ulcerations. It is a very good product and the techniques used depend on the experience of the injector. Please find a board certified dermatologist with experience in... more
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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... more
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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... more

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