Urticaria and hidden salicylates.
A 23-month-old girl had a chronic urticaria resistant to antihistamine therapy. She was found to be using large quantities of a topical salicylate preparation which was being regularly applied to her pacifier. Once this habit was stopped, her urticaria cleared and has not recurred.
Wright
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St. Luke's Hospital, Bradford, United Kingdom.
Minford
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003902:Detergents / Q000009:adverse effects; D005233:Fatty Alcohols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012459:Salicylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003902:Detergents; D005233:Fatty Alcohols; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D012459:Salicylates; C012817:cetalkonium chloride