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Chronic lymphoedema caused by recurrent infections in a patient with allergic hand eczema

Authors :
Beatrice Dyring-Andersen
Lone Skov
Peter Jensen
Source :
Dermatology Reports, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp e11-e11 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
PAGEPress Publications, 2011.

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis is very common and may be complicated by secondary infections. Chronic lymphoedema is a potentially debilitating condition, which may occur due to secondary infections or the dermatitis itself. The problem of chronic lymphoedema following allergic contact dermatitis has been infrequently reported. We report a case of a 47-year-old woman with severe allergic contact dermatitis complicated by chronic, intractable lymphoedema of the hands and forearms. This case report reminds us that allergic hand dermatitis may be complicated by a chronic and debilitating state of lymphoedema. Also, it underlines the importance of fast and adequate treatment of both the dermatitis and the secondary infections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20367392 and 20367406
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Dermatology Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.fd0d43d11b494159b69e42a95d624693
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2011.e11