Citation

May U, Stirner KH, Lauener R, Ring J, Möhrenschlager M. Pediatrics 2010; 126(3): e716-8.

Affiliation

Departments of Dermatology and Allergology and.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2009-2936

PMID

20679305

Abstract

Two patients encountered a first-degree cold burn after use of a deodorant spray. The spray-nozzle to skin-surface distance was approximately 5 cm, and the spraying lasted approximately 15 seconds. Under laboratory conditions, the deodorant in use was able to induce a decline in temperature of >60 degrees C. These 2 cases highlight a little-known potential for skin damage by deodorant sprays if used improperly.

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