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Physical sunscreens with high sun protection factor may cause perioral dermatitis in children
Author(s) -
Abeck Dietrich,
Geisenfelder Birgitt,
Brandt Oliver
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2009.07045.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , medicine , provocation test , sun exposure , atopic dermatitis , allergic dermatitis , pathology , alternative medicine
Summary Perioral dermatitis is common in children and, if untreated, characterized by a chronic course lasting for months. Provocation factors known for adults, especially topical or inhaled corticosteroids, are relevant in children as well. We present eight children – all of them with dry skin – who developed perioral dermatitis after using sunscreens based on micropigments. This suggests that children with dry skin are at increased risk for perioral dermatitis. A history of sunscreen use should be specifically sought in children with perioral dermatitis.