Demodicidosis in an immunodeficient child.
A 15-month-old girl developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Chemotherapy had induced a complete remission and she was continued on maintenance therapy. At 3 years of age, she developed an eruption consisting of excoriated papules and pustules on the face. Demodex folliculorum seemed to be the cause. Topical treatment with metronidazole applied twice a day over a period of 2 weeks resulted in partial improvement. The dermatosis finally cleared gradually with oral erythromycin therapy and one overnight application of 1% lindane cream per week for 2 successive weeks.
Castanet
J
J
Department of Dermatology, University of Nice, France.
Monpoux
F
F
Mariani
R
R
Ortonne
J P
JP
Lacour
J P
JP
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D054198:Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology