title: Dermatitis toxica faciei after boric acid.
abstract: An adverse toxic reaction to the topical application of a 2% boric acid solution is described in a 2-year-old girl. Topical boric acid is licensed for use in children above the age of 10 in the Czech Republic. However, it can be bought over the counter and it is very often used in younger children. Due to its fast absorption and slow elimination, there is a high risk of systemic side effects. On the other hand, topical side effects are not reported in the present literature.
authors.affiliation: Dermatovenereology Department, 2nd Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Bulovka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jiráková
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rajská
authors.forename: Filip
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rob
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gregorová
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hercogová
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000367:Age Factors; D001888:Boric Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018153:Czech Republic; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D012869:Skin Absorption
chemical_list: D001888:Boric Acids; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; C032688:boric acid
keywords: boric acid; dermatitis contacta irritativa; dermatitis toxica