Dermatologic surgical implications of allergic contact dermatitis.
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.
Jacob
Sharon E
SE
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, FL 33101, USA. sjacob@med.miami.edu
Amado
Antoine
A
Cohen
David E
DE
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*
D000485:Allergens