title: Dermatologic manifestations of antimicrobial adverse reactions with special emphasis on topical exposure.
abstract: Topical application of antimicrobial agents can lead to an increased risk of systemic reactions. Adverse reactions can occur with topical antifungals and antiviral agents in addition to antibiotics.
authors: Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors: R L
authors: RL
authors: Rietschel
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000009:adverse effects; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008034:Lincomycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D009355:Neomycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D013424:Sulfanilamides / Q000009:adverse effects; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010406:Penicillins; D013424:Sulfanilamides; D002981:Clindamycin; D004917:Erythromycin; D002701:Chloramphenicol; D008034:Lincomycin; D013752:Tetracycline; D009355:Neomycin