title: Contact dermatitis to ophthalmic solutions.
abstract: Periorbital and eyelid dermatitis is a recalcitrant and often distressing condition. Allergic contact dermatitis to ophthalmic solutions is an important cause of periorbital and eyelid dermatitis. In this review article, we discuss the allergens involved, the difficulties in patch testing, and the recommended concentrations and vehicles for patch testing.
authors: Welsh Institute of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. avad_mughal@doctors.org.uk
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Mughal
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Kalavala
mesh_terms: D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions