Granular parakeratosis secondary to benzalkonium chloride exposure from common household laundry rinse aids

CONCLUSION: GP has a distinct clinical pattern although histopathological findings are varied. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for GP in patients presenting with erythematous flexural eruptions and seek a history of BAC exposure, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased antiseptic use.PMID:33927445

Source: New Zealand Medical Journal - April 30, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Catherine Jl Tian Diana Purvis Harriet S Cheng Source Type: research