Deodorant spray: a newly identified cause of cold burn.
Two patients encountered a first-degree cold burn after use of a deodorant spray. The spray-nozzle to skin-surface distance was approximately 5 cm, and the spraying lasted approximately 15 seconds. Under laboratory conditions, the deodorant in use was able to induce a decline in temperature of >60 degrees C. These 2 cases highlight a little-known potential for skin damage by deodorant sprays if used improperly.
May
Ulrich
U
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Allergieklinik, Hochgebirgsklinik/Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education, Herman-Burchard-Strasse 1, CH-7265 Davos, Switzerland.
Stirner
Karl-Heinz
KH
Lauener
Roger
R
Ring
Johannes
J
Möhrenschlager
Matthias
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000336:Aerosols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003836:Deodorants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*
D000336:Aerosols; D003836:Deodorants