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A. J. EDELSTEIN, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1956;73(1):71-72.

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Dermabrasion was performed on the right cheek of M. H., a white woman, aged 21, on March 26, 1954. Chlortetracycline hydrochloride crystalline ointment (3%) dressings were then applied and were removed 24 hours later. Crusts formed in the usual manner and separated in approximately nine days, revealing the usual erythema. She was instructed to avoid the use of soap and topical applications as well as exposure to sunlight.

On April 20, 1954, she developed an eczematous reaction¹ on the abraded area consisting of a diffuse erythema, epidermal edema, serous exudation with some yellowish crusts, and occasional superficial scattered pustules. Therapy consisted of oral tetracycline hydrochloride crystalline, cold boric acid compresses, and bacitracin ointment. She responded well and was discharged as recovered on April 28, 1954, with instructions to resume her acne routine.

On March 23, 1955, she consulted me because of an eczematous eruption of four days' . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Johnstown, Pa.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication June 8, 1955.

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