A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to EMLA(R).
- Author:
Sang Hun LEE
1
;
Jeong Ho RYU
;
Chul Woo KIM
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. Dermakkh@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
EMLA;
Allergic contact dermatitis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anesthesia;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures;
Edema;
Erythema;
Female;
Hair;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Lidocaine;
Lower Extremity;
Patch Tests;
Prilocaine;
Pruritus;
Punctures
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(12):1578-1580
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
EMLA is a eutectic mixture of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine for topical anesthesia and commonly used to avoid pain in cutaneous surgery or vascular punctures. We describe a 27-year-old female who had lower extremity hair removed by laser treatment after EMLA application and subsequently developed of adverse reactions, including itching, erythema and edema. Patch testing with EMLA showed allergy reaction at day2 and day4.