Contact dermatitis due to povidone-iodine: allergic or irritant?
A contact dermatitis due to to povidone-iodine (PI) which seemed to be a strong irritant reaction is described. Nevertheless, patch-test results suggested an allergic reaction that is cell mediated.
Borja
J M
JM
Allergy Section, Hospital Complex, Ciudad Real, Spain. jbs01cr@saludalia.com
Galindo
P A
PA
Gomez
E
E
Feo
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D011206:Povidone-Iodine