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Demodicidosis in a child with leukemia.

E E Sahn1, D M Sheridan

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-2215.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a common childhood cancer.
  • Chemotherapy is a standard treatment for ALL, but can cause various side effects.
  • Facial eruptions can occur in immunocompromised children.

Observation:

  • A 2-year-old girl with a history of ALL developed a pruritic, papulopustular facial rash.
  • The eruption was diagnosed as Demodex folliculorum infestation (demodicidosis).

Findings:

  • The facial eruption in the child was successfully treated with a single overnight application of 5% permethrin cream.
  • This highlights the efficacy of topical permethrin for treating demodicidosis.

Implications:

  • Demodicidosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of facial eruptions in children undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Early recognition and treatment of demodicidosis are crucial for immunocompromised pediatric patients.

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