Deodorant granulomasL92.3

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

axillary granulomas; Deodorant granulomas; Granulomas of the axilla; Zirconium granulomas

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Pinkus, 1957

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Granulomatous foreign body reaction due to the application of zirconium-containing deodorants.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Axillae.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Numerous densely standing, pinhead to pea-sized, skin-coloured or slightly reddened nodules. No complaints.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Circumscribed epitheloid cellular granulomas. Giant cells of the longhans or foreign body type.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Fox-Fordyce's disease.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Avoidance of the triggering noxious agent, education of the patient. If necessary, short-term glucocorticoid-containing topical preparations, e.g. 1% hydrocortisone cream, e.g. hydrogals, R119. Spontaneous regression after 1-2 years.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Spontaneous regression after 1-2 years.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer