Topical metronidazole gel (0.75%) for the treatment of perioral dermatitis in children.
Three children with perioral or periocular eruptions were treated with topical metronidazole gel (0.75%) twice daily. Significant improvement was observed after 2 months. Complete resolution occurred after 14 weeks.
Department of Dermatology, Suny Health Science Center at Brooklyn.
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Miller
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Shalita
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D002648:Child; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005782:Gels; D008795:Metronidazole