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Contact dermatitis to ophthalmic solutions
Author(s) -
Mughal A. A.,
Kalavala M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04398.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , eyelid , medicine , patch testing , contact dermatitis , allergic contact dermatitis , eyelid diseases , surgery , allergy , immunology
Summary 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.