A practical guide to the safety of topical medications for the pediatric population.

Published in: Dermatologic therapy (2022)

Prescribing topical therapy for a child could be a challenging matter. This is due to the higher susceptibility of children to local and systemic side effects of topical drugs than adults. Herein, we provide clinicians with a practical guide regarding the side effects, precautions, and lower age limit of commonly prescribed topical medications for the pediatric population.

Keyphrases

wound healing
primary care
young adults
emergency department
adverse drug