Skin Side Effects of Propranolol
Common Skin Side Effects
- Cold extremities are a frequent side effect due to peripheral vasoconstriction caused by beta-blockade, as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics 1, 2
Special Considerations in Pediatric Patients
- In infants treated for infantile hemangiomas, skin side effects are less commonly reported than other adverse effects, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 3, 4
- When treating infantile hemangiomas, clinicians should monitor for potential skin reactions along with more common side effects, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics 4, 5
Management of Skin Side Effects
- For mild reactions, dose reduction may be sufficient, as suggested by the American Academy of Pediatrics 2
- For infantile hemangioma treatment, alternative options include topical timolol or systemic corticosteroids, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics 3, 6