Deodorant spray: a newly identified cause of cold burn

Pediatrics. 2010 Sep;126(3):e716-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-2936. Epub 2010 Aug 2.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aerosols / adverse effects*
  • Burns / etiology*
  • Cold Temperature / adverse effects*
  • Deodorants*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin / injuries*

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Deodorants