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Abstract #45879 Published in IGR 13-2

Current dilemmas and controversies in allergic contact dermatitis to ophthalmic medications

Novitskaya ES; Dean SJ; Craig JP; Alexandroff AB
Clinics in Dermatology 2011; 29: 295-299


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, (beta)-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, parasympathomimetics, sympathomimetics), antiinflammatory medications (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, corticosteroids), antibiotics, antivirals, antiallergic medications (antihistamines, cromones), anaesthetics, mydriatics, and cycloplegics.

A.B. Alexandroff. Department of Dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Sq, Leicester LE1 5WW, United Kingdom. Email: anton@alexandroff.org


Classification:

11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
11.16 Vehicles, delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, formulation (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
2.1 Conjunctiva (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)



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