Childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis

Pediatr Dermatol. 1996 Mar-Apr;13(2):131-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1996.tb01419.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Perioral / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Perioral / pathology*
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Metronidazole / administration & dosage
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use
  • Tetracycline / administration & dosage
  • Tetracycline / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Metronidazole
  • Tetracycline