Allergic contact dermatitis to dyclonine hydrochloride simulating extensive herpes simplex labialis.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-1985
Abstract
Two patients developed allergic contact dermatitis to 1% dyclonine hydrochloride gel, a nonprescription topical anesthetic widely marketed for the symptomatic treatment of herpes simplex labialis. Both patients mistakenly believed that the eruption was expanding herpes simplex labialis, which resulted in their more frequent application of the dyclonine hydrochloride and a delay in diagnosis. Dermatologists should recognize that 1% dyclonine hydrochloride gel can cause allergic contact dermatitis that can masquerade as widespread herpes simplex labialis.
Volume
12
Issue
2 Pt 1
First Page
231
Last Page
234
ISSN
0190-9622
Published In/Presented At
Purcell, S. M., & Dixon, S. L. (1985). Allergic contact dermatitis to dyclonine hydrochloride simulating extensive herpes simplex labialis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 12(2 Pt 1), 231–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(85)80026-8
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3973123
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article