[Sensitizing effect of a 20% benzoyl peroxide preparation used for the treatment of leg ulcer].
The investigation of patients with leg ulcers, treated with a concentrated benzoylperoxide solution, revealed a sensitization to the substance in nearly half of the probands. Therefore and because of the probable promotion of neoplastic epidermal proliferation, benzoylperoxide-containing solutions should be used for the treatment of leg ulcers in selected cases only.
D000368:Aged; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010545:Peroxides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*
D010545:Peroxides; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide
Sensibilisierende Wirkung einer für die Behandlung des Ulcus cruris verwendeten 20%igen Benzoylperoxid-Zubereitung.