Pustular irritant contact dermatitis caused by dexpanthenol in a child

Abstract

Pustular irritant contact dermatitis is rare and unusual clinic form of contact dermatitis. Dexpanthenol is the stable alcoholic analogue of pantothenic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics and topical medical products for several purposes. We present the case of 8-year-old girl with pustules over erythematous and eczematous areas on the face and neck. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported that is diagnosed as pustular irritant contact dermatitis caused by dexpanthenol.

• Adverse drug reactions
• dexpanthenol
• pustular irritant contact dermatitis

Declaration of interest

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