A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to Benzethonium Chloride.
- Author:
Kweon Soo KANG
1
;
Chun Wook PARK
;
Cheol Heon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. knderma@netian.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Benzethonium chloride;
Cetostearyl alcohol
- MeSH:
Benzalkonium Compounds;
Benzethonium*;
Burns;
Dentifrices;
Deodorants;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Female;
Humans;
Mouthwashes;
Patch Tests;
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds;
Skin Diseases;
Ulcer;
Wounds and Injuries;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(4):527-529
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Benzethonium chloride is quaternary ammonium compounds, which may cross-react with benzalkonium chloride. It has been used in the treatment of burns, ulcers, wounds, and infected dermatoses and also present in many cosmetics, deodorants, mouthwashes, dentifrices, lozenges, and ophthalmic preparations. Cetostearyl alcohol is used as emulsifiers and can be considered as preservatives. A 19-year-old female presented with well-demarcated adult-fist sized dark-reddish patch on the left shin. She had applied Senepul(R) (disinfectant solution) 3 months ago due to scratching wound and applied Travogen(R). Patch test with Korean standard series and the ingredients of used topical agents showed positive reactions to benzethonium chloride and cetostearyl alcohol.
