Childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis.
A case of childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis is described. This disorder occurs predominantly in prepubertal black children and is characterized by a monomorphous, papular eruption occurring around the mouth, nose, and eyes. It is benign and self-limited. Treatment may include topical metronidazole in young patients and tetracycline in those over 8 years of age.
Knautz
M A
MA
Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
Lesher
J L
JL
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D019557:Dermatitis, Perioral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D013752:Tetracycline