Dermatitis from neutral red therapy of herpes genitalis.
A case of contact dermatitis from neutral red dye applied for treatment of herpes genitalis is presented. A review of the literature revealed 5 other patients with a similar reaction. We suggest that neutral red dye treatment for herpes should be used with caution in patients with an allergic history.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009499:Neutral Red / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010619:Phenazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014848:Vulvovaginitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D010619:Phenazines; D009499:Neutral Red