Pyogenic granuloma in a 5-month-old treated with topical timolol.

Abstract

A 5-month-old healthy female presented with a pyogenic granuloma on the cheek. The lesion was treated with topical 0.5% gel-forming solution, resulting in regression of the lesion after 1 month of treatment and no recurrence at 8 months. This case suggests that treatment of pyogenic granulomas with topical timolol may be considered, especially when other treatment modalities are challenging or could result in significant scarring.

• Authors: Kate Khorsand, Morgan Maier, Heather A Brandling-Bennett
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2015 Jan-Feb Vol. 32 Issue 1 Pg. 150-1 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 24602006 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Chemical References

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
• Timolol

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Granuloma, Pyogenic (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Infant
• Timolol (therapeutic use)