Abstract
We describe a 3-month-old child with an infantile hemangioma on the forehead with a blanched macule provoked by topical treatment with propranolol. This observation demonstrates that topically applied (non-selective) beta-blockers may induce blanched macules at the site of application, a side effect due to peripheral vasoconstriction of blood vessels by non-selective beta-2 blockade. This side effect was linked due to overuse and was reversible. This case illustrates the importance of providing thorough instructions regarding topical propranolol application.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 263-264 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 4 Dec 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
© 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.Keywords
- beta-blocker
- drug reaction
- infantile hemangioma
- propranolol
- timolol