Two Cases of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Betadine(R).
10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.387
- Author:
Kae Yong HWANG
;
Byung Chun MUN
;
Jong Soo CHOI
;
Ki Hong KIM
;
Jong Chul AHN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Anti-Infective Agents, Local;
Body Fluids;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Diagnosis;
Humans
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1986;3(1):387-393
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antiseptics are substances that kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms when applied to living tissue. They must be effective against microorganisms but must also retain their activity in presence of body fluids without being harmful locally or systemically. Among many antiseptics, Betadine(R) has been widely used because of its low toxicity and high germicidal efficacy. We reported 2 cases of allergic contact dermatitis to Betadine(R) in surgical patients. They had eczematous eruption along the Betadine(R) applying sites. Path tests Betadine(R) confirmed the diagnosis.
