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Allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics: Epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management.

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Jan;58(1):1-21

Authors: Gehrig KA, Warshaw EM

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.

PMID: 18158924 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]