title: [Do Varicosan bandages really rarely cause contact eczema? Case report of allergic contact dermatitis caused by propyl hydroxybenzoate following the use of Varicosan bandages].
abstract: We report on a female patient with a severe allergic contact dermatitis of the lower legs due to Varicosan, a special bandage material for varicosis. We found a sensitization against methyl- and propylesters of parahydroxybenzoic acid. This preservatives could be identified in Varicosan bandages.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lindner
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Cramer
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Köhler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010226:Parabens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D010226:Parabens; C006068:propylparaben
vernacular_title: Verursachen Varicosanbinden wirklich so selten Kontaktekzeme? Kasuistischer Beitrag über eine allergische Kontakdermatitis durch Propylhydroxybenzoat nach Anwendung von Varicosanbinden.