Allergic contact dermatitis from oleyl alcohol in Elidel cream

Andersen, KE; Broesby-Olsen, S

HERO ID

4929370

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2006

Language

English

PMID

17101011

HERO ID 4929370
In Press No
Year 2006
Title Allergic contact dermatitis from oleyl alcohol in Elidel cream
Authors Andersen, KE; Broesby-Olsen, S
Journal Contact Dermatitis
Volume 55
Issue 6
Page Numbers 354-356
Abstract We report an atopic dermatitis patient with recurrent hand dermatitis who developed a severe allergic contact dermatitis from the use of Elidel cream. Diagnostic patch tests showed an isolated contact allergy to the emulsifier oleyl alcohol present in the product. Pimecrolimus appeared to have had an aggravating effect on the dermatitis in spite of its immunosuppressive effects. The initial clinical appearance of the patient's widespread dermatitis was atypical with resemblance to subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Even though emulsifiers are widely used in topical products, contact allergic reactions to these are relatively uncommon.
Doi 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2006.00948.x
Pmid 17101011
Wosid WOS:000242532300008
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Language Text English
Keyword Index Medicus
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