title: Dermatologic surgical implications of allergic contact dermatitis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Dermatologic surgery is a common practice among dermatologists; consequently, there is an increased number of exposures to potential contact allergens in the surgical setting.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to alert the clinician to the most common allergens associated with the use of surgical products.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Increased awareness will lead to early diagnosis and allergen avoidance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, FL 33101, USA. sjacob@med.miami.edu
authors.forename: Sharon E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: Antoine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amado
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000485:Allergens; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens