Identifying true lidocaine allergy.
Allergies to local anesthetics are rare. More often, the allergic response is caused by a metabolite, preservative or unrelated substance. At times, an apparent allergic reaction can be brought on by anxiety. An idiopathic reaction to lidocaine is described, and allergy testing is discussed.
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D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D007159:Immunologic Tests; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
D008012:Lidocaine