Allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics: Epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management - 24/04/13
Correspondence to: Erin M. Warshaw, MD, MS, Dept 111 K VAMC, Dermatology, 1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417.Abstract |
Topical antibiotics are widely used to treat cutaneous, ocular, and otic infections. Allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics is a rare but well-documented side effect, especially in at-risk populations. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management of allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics.
Learning objective |
After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to describe the epidemiology of allergic contact dermatitis related to topical antibiotics; show knowledge of the most common allergenic topical antibiotics; and understand the allergenic cross-reactivity pattern amongst topical antibiotics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : ACD, CI, CVI, NACDG, OR, pet, PR, RR
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| Funding sources: None identified. |
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| Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
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| The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
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Vol 58 - N° 1
P. 1-21 - janvier 2008 Retour au numéro
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