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Allergic contact dermatitis caused by dexpanthenol: report of two cases.

Authors :
Fernandes, Sónia
Macias, Vasco
Cravo, Mariana
Amaro, Cristina
Santos, Raquel
Cardoso, Jorge
Source :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873); Mar2012, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p160-161, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents case studies of allergic contact dermatitis caused by Bepanthene cream in treating stasis dermatitis. It mentions that patient 1 had subsequent widespread skin involvement which results to generalized eczema and treated with systemic corticosteroids. It states that the symptoms of patient 2 resolved after administration of oral antihistamines and steroid topical treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01051873
Volume :
66
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71516036
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2011.02005.x