Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide Resembling Impetigo

Pediatric Dermatology
Changhyun KimRichard J Antaya

Abstract

A 17-year-old boy presented with recurring severe dermatitis of the face of 5-months duration that resembled impetigo. He had been treated with several courses of antibiotics without improvement. Biopsy showed changes consistent with allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing later revealed sensitization to benzoyl peroxide, which the patient had been using for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

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