Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3210532 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology | 2008 | 21 Pages |
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 objectiveAfter 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.
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Authors
Kathryn A. Gehrig, Erin M. Warshaw,