A Case of a Paediatric Patient With Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide. Issue 2 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sandre, Matthew; Skotnicki-Grant, Sandra
• Is Part Of: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery. Volume 22:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 226
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: allergic contact dermatitis -- irritant contact dermatitis -- benzoyl peroxide -- patch testing; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1177/1203475417733462
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1203-4754

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide can occur in up to 6.5% of those with a history of exposure to this potential allergen. Conversely, irritant contact dermatitis is very common with benzoyl peroxide and can be differentiated from allergic contact dermatitis based on the patient's history and clinical signs and symptoms. We present a case of a paediatric patient with patch test–confirmed severe allergic contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide requiring hospitalisation and systemic treatment.