Korean J Dermatol.  1997 Apr;35(2):358-361.

Allergic Contact Dermatits due to Cambison Ophthalmic Ointment

Abstract

Cambison ophthalmic ointment is an easily available topical medicament in Korea, However, the allergic contact dermatitis lo Cambison ophthalmic ointment has not been reported in Korean dermatology literature. We report, a case of allergic contact dermatitis in a 28-year-old female who suffered from itchy, erythematous patches on both periorbital areas. She wore contact lenses and for the last year, she hac applied Cambison ophthalmic ointment to both periorbital areas. The skin lesions were aggravated gradually. A patch test showed positive reactions to Cambison ophthalmic ointment, neomycin, mercury and thimerosal. We suspect neomycin contained in Cambison ophthalmic ointment to be the etiologic agent. When contact dermatitis occurs on periorbital areas, topical ophthalmic ointment or lens cleaner may be considered as a causative agent.

Keyword

Allergic contact dermaatits; Cambison ophthalmic ointment; Neomycin

MeSH Terms

Adult
Contact Lenses
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
Dermatitis, Contact
Dermatology
Female
Humans
Korea
Neomycin
Patch Tests
Skin
Thimerosal
Neomycin
Thimerosal
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