Is it Gottron’s Sign or Something Else? - Abstract
Our report summarizes the case of a girl presenting with symptoms suggestive of dermatomyositis after environmental exposure during Hurricane Harvey. Her symptoms were later diagnosed as contact dermatitis secondary to playing with slime, a substance sweeping the nation as a common toy. Given the increased exposure to slime in pediatric populations, we believe our report will appeal to pediatricians seeking more information about the effects of playing with slime and its possible sequelae. Our report will provide insight into ingredients used in various slime formulations as well as possible findings on physical exam. We were unable to find any reports concerning slime in review of current literature, but we did find a significant number of news reports pertaining to symptoms experienced in the pediatric population including but not limited to rashes, burns, and headaches.