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Current dilemmas and controversies in allergic contact dermatitis to ophthalmic medications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21496737     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Identifying contact allergens in ophthalmic medications can be a challenging and daunting experience. We summarize data on topical ophthalmic medications with the potential to cause periorbital contact dermatitis and allergic conjunctivitis, highlighting current dilemmas and controversies in this area. The following groups of allergens are reviewed: preservatives, antiglaucoma medications (prostaglandin analogues, β-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, parasympathomimetics, sympathomimetics), antiinflammatory medications (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, corticosteroids), antibiotics, antivirals, antiallergic medications (antihistamines, cromones), anaesthetics, mydriatics, and cycloplegics.
Authors:
Elena S Novitskaya; Simon J Dean; Jennifer P Craig; Anton B Alexandroff
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in dermatology     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1879-1131     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Dermatol.     Publication Date:    2011 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8406412     Medline TA:  Clin Dermatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  295-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Crown Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Trust, Peterborough, UK.
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