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For large infantile hemangiomas treated with timolol, do you have any concerns about systemic absorption?

Would you prefer an oral beta-blocker instead?
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Dermatology · Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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For a large infantile hemangioma, I would opt to treat with oral propranolol instead of topical timolol, as it has better and more consistent efficacy. Additionally, oral propranolol is a weight-based medication with well-established dosing, while topical timolol applied to large hemangiomas may hav...

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Dermatology · Henry Ford Health System
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I prefer an oral beta blocker, better results and will help prevent complications like ulceration.

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