title: Contact dermatitis due to povidone-iodine: allergic or irritant?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Allergy Section, Hospital Complex, Ciudad Real, Spain. jbs01cr@saludalia.com
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Borja
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Galindo
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Feo
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D011206:Povidone-Iodine