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Allergic contact dermatitis caused by an antiseptic containing cetrimide.

Authors :
Engebretsen, Kristiane A.
Hald, Marianne
Johansen, Jeanne D.
Thyssen, Jacob P.
Source :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873). Jan2015, Vol. 72 Issue 1, p60-61. 1p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 68-year old non-atopic man who was referred from Department of Urology due to suspected allergic skin reaction. It states that the patient had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 2 days later developed severe swelling and redness of scrotal and penile skin. It notes that patch testing was performed using extended European baseline series. It mentions that he was informed about contact allergy to cetrimide.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01051873
Volume :
72
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100032171
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12303