title: [Photocontact allergy caused by benzydamine (Tantum)].
abstract: Three women with a photoallergic dermatitis precipitated by benzydamine are reported. In one patient the cause of the photosensitization was a cream containing benzydamine (Tantum cream), whereas in the other two the reaction occurred after oral administration (Tantum drops). In all three cases the photosensitization was confirmed by a photopatch test that was positive for the active ingredient benzydamine.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Hautklinik Heidelberg.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Frosch
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weickel
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001591:Benzydamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011720:Pyrazoles / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011720:Pyrazoles; D001591:Benzydamine
vernacular_title: Photokontaktallergie durch Benzydamin (Tantum).