Fluctuating Palmar Erythema in a Toddler during COVID-19 Pandemic: Do You Know the Offender?
J Trop Pediatr
; 67(1)2021 01 29.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1096573
ABSTRACT
Palmar erythema in children can be due to various reasons, such as chronic liver disease, rheumatological disorders, medications, irritant contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Recently, there are few reports about contact dermatitis caused by frequent, daily use of hand sanitizers during this COVID-19 pandemic. A 3-year-old toddler brought with the concern of waxing-waning bilateral palmar erythema for the past 2 weeks. The parents revealed that the child liked the bright color of a recently bought hand sanitizer bottle so much he used to wash his hands every 20-30 min throughout the day. The atypical presentation of contact dermatitis might be because the child was using the sanitizer more frequently during the daytime. The dermatitis resolved with stopping excessive use of the hand sanitizer by the toddler. Clinicians should be aware of contact dermatitis during these pandemic times. Instead of investigating them extensively, careful history taking and merely advising them to judicially utilize the sanitizer can lead to complete reversal of symptoms.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dermatitis, Irritant
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Hand Sanitizers
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Type of study:
Case report
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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