A case of severe eczema following use of imiquimod 5% cream.
Imiquimod 5% cream, an immune response modifier licensed for treatment of external ano-genital warts and superficial basal cell carcinomata, is known to cause local erythema, oedema and, rarely, exacerbation of psoriasis. We describe a case of exacerbation of eczema following application of this cream in a man with penile warts.
Taylor
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CL
Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ, UK. claretaylor@doctors.net.uk
Maslen
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Kapembwa
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D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004485:Eczema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D009824:Ointments; D000077271:Imiquimod