The Author Reply: Folliculitis Associated with Intermittant Pneumatic Compression

Dear Editor, I deeply appreciate your interest in our study. We were pleased to found that the intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) related skin complication was presented in your patient. We cautiously reviewed your article, and found several differences between our study and your study. IPC was applied to our patients for prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip fracture surgery, but to your patient for treatment of lymphedema. Our patient's skin complication was associated with compression by IPC. However, folliculitis in your patient could be also related with other risk factors including immune status and general hygiene, as you suggested. We agree with your opinion that skin should be frequently checked during IPC application.