Systemic side-effects of topical preparations in children
Saurat, J.H.
La Semaine des Hopitaux Organe Fonde Par l'Association d'Enseignement Medical des Hopitaux de Paris 58(26-27): 1643-1649
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-1777 PMID: 6180478 Document Number: 5828
Any topical treatment may lead to systemic side-effects through epidermal penetration. In children the ratio surface treated/weight is usually high, implying greater risk. Factors which determine percutaneous absorption in childhood are reviewed as well as the main drugs which are toxic when applied to the skin.
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