title: Simultaneous contact allergy to neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin.
abstract: Simultaneous contact allergy to neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin was seen in two patients. Although neomycin sensitivity is common, bacitracin and polymyxin are less frequently considered as causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Allergy to all three items simultaneously has not been previously reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Grandinetti
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001414:Bacitracin / Q000009:adverse effects; D004338:Drug Combinations; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009355:Neomycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D011112:Polymyxin B / Q000009:adverse effects; D011113:Polymyxins / Q000009:adverse effects; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D011113:Polymyxins; D001414:Bacitracin; C001816:bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, drug combination; D009355:Neomycin; D011112:Polymyxin B