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The baboon syndrome: systemically‐induced allergic contact dermatitis *
Author(s) -
Andersen Klaus E.,
Hjorth Niels,
Menné Torkil
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1984.tb00343.x
Subject(s) - buttocks , dermatology , allergic contact dermatitis , medicine , baboon , seborrhoeic dermatitis , contact dermatitis , erythema , contact allergy , allergy , immunology , surgery
The catchword “baboon syndrome” is used to denote a characteristic distribution pattern of systemic allergic contact dermatitis. Diffuse erythema of the buttocks, upper inner surface of the thighs, and axillae are characteristic features. We describe 3 cases provoked by ampicillin, nickel and mercury. The condition may be overlooked and suspected of being a textile dermatitis or seborrhoeie dermatitis of the elderly.