A Case of a Paediatric Patient With Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide

摘要

Allergic contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide can occur in up to 6.5% of those with a history of exposure to this potential allergen. Conversely, irritant contact dermatitis is very common with benzoyl peroxide and can be differentiated from allergic contact dermatitis based on the patient’s history and clinical signs and symptoms. We present a case of a paediatric patient with patch test–confirmed severe allergic contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide requiring hospitalisation and systemic treatment.