The baboon syndrome: systemically-induced allergic contact dermatitis.
The catchword "baboon syndrome" is used to denote a characteristic distribution pattern of systemic allergic contact dermatitis. Diffuse erythema of the buttocks, upper inner surface of the thighs, and axillae are characteristic features. We describe 3 cases provoked by ampicillin, nickel and mercury. The condition may be overlooked and suspected of being a textile dermatitis or seborrhoeic dermatitis of the elderly.
D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001365:Axilla; D002081:Buttocks; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome; D013848:Thigh
D000667:Ampicillin; D009532:Nickel; D008628:Mercury