title: Unsuspected allergic contact dermatitis to alcohol swabs following neurosurgery.
abstract: We report a case of a 12-year-old girl with severe allergic contact dermatitis following neurosurgery secondary to topical use of isopropyl alcohol swabs. Alcohol swabs should not be overlooked as potential allergens. In our case, it was initially assumed that the cause of her reaction was either tapes or topical local anaesthetic.
authors.affiliation: Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lai-Kwon
authors.forename: Lena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ly
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Su
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nixon
authors.forename: Mei Mui
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Tam
mesh_terms: D019840:2-Propanol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D038481:Anterior Temporal Lobectomy; D002648:Child; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000601:surgery; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D019840:2-Propanol
keywords: dressings; epilepsy; irritant contact dermatitis; isopropyl alcohol; local anaesthetic; tapes