These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.
Pubmed for Handhelds
PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS
Search MEDLINE/PubMed
Title: Unsuspected allergic contact dermatitis to alcohol swabs following neurosurgery. Author: Lai-Kwon J, Ly L, Su JC, Nixon R, Tam MM. Journal: Australas J Dermatol; 2014 Nov; 55(4):296-8. PubMed ID: 25179004. 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]