Purpuric vasculitis-like eruption in a patient sensitive to balsam of Peru.
A case is reported of secondary dissemination of allergic contact dermatitis in a patient sensitive to balsam of Peru. The primary eruption was located in the face. The secondary lesions appeared as purpuric vasculitis-like eruptions on both legs. Such an unusual manifestation of contact dermatitis may cause considerable delay in establishing the correct diagnosis.
D000368:Aged; D001453:Balsams / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D011693:Purpura / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000139:chemically induced*
D001453:Balsams; C025080:Peruvian balsam