Two Cases of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Povidone-iodine.
- Author:
Ill Hwan KIM
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Soo Nam KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Povidone-iodine
- MeSH:
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Iodine;
Mucous Membrane;
Patch Tests;
Povidone-Iodine*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(6):780-784
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a widely used antiseptic for the skin and mucous membrane. It is known that povidone-iodine rarely induce contact sensitization. Recently, we have experienced 2 cases of povidone-iodine contact dermatitis. Standard patch test with PUP-I, PVP and, iodine were performed.
