Severe irritant reaction following sequential waxing and use of a chemical depilatory cream in an adolescent.

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Citation: Pediatric Dermatology. 37(1):190-191, 2020 Jan.PMID: 31769049Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: DermatologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Case ReportsSubject headings: *Burns, Chemical/et [Etiology] | *Dermatitis, Irritant/et [Etiology] | *Hair Removal/ae [Adverse Effects] | Adolescent | Female | Humans | Leg | Skin Cream/ae [Adverse Effects]Year: 2020ISSN:
  • 0736-8046
Name of journal: Pediatric dermatologyAbstract: A 15-year-old girl presented with leg wounds that were sustained after waxing and subsequent chemical depilation. History revealed prior usage of chemical depilatories without irritation. Given this finding, we suspect that waxing disrupted the epidermal barrier and, therefore, rendered the patient more susceptible to severe irritant contact dermatitis upon depilation. While there are reported cases of irritant contact dermatitis and chemical burns secondary to waxing or depilatory cream use in adults, a literature review found no reported cases of chemical burns in a pediatric patient or adult consequent to using these methods in tandem. Copyright (c) 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.All authors: DeKlotz CMC, Kiene J, Maiman REOriginally published: Pediatric Dermatology. 2019 Nov 26Fiscal year: FY2020Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2019-12-17
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A 15-year-old girl presented with leg wounds that were sustained after waxing and subsequent chemical depilation. History revealed prior usage of chemical depilatories without irritation. Given this finding, we suspect that waxing disrupted the epidermal barrier and, therefore, rendered the patient more susceptible to severe irritant contact dermatitis upon depilation. While there are reported cases of irritant contact dermatitis and chemical burns secondary to waxing or depilatory cream use in adults, a literature review found no reported cases of chemical burns in a pediatric patient or adult consequent to using these methods in tandem. Copyright (c) 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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