Status epilepticus in a child secondary to ingestion of skin-lightening cream
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Journal ArticlePublication Date
2013-05-01Keywords
Status EpilepticusHydroquinones
Skin Lightening Preparations
Emergency Medicine
Medical Toxicology
Pediatrics
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The popularity of the Internet and online media has led to the increased availability of prescription-strength, skin-lightening products contributing to a rise in their use among people with various skin pigment disorders. These products may contain a wide variety of active ingredients such as heavy metals, hydroquinone, and corticosteroids that can be highly toxic, especially after prolonged application. For decades, there have been case reports of both corticosteroid and heavy metal toxicity related to skin-lightening cream use. We report a case of a child who developed status epilepticus after ingesting a skin-lightening solution containing 2% hydroquinone. The toxicodynamics of hydroquinone and its effects on the central nervous system are discussed.Source
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013 May;29(5):662-4. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31828ed1be. Link to article on publisher's siteDOI
10.1097/PEC.0b013e31828ed1bePermanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/30359PubMed ID
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10.1097/PEC.0b013e31828ed1be