Korean J Dermatol.  2000 Jun;38(6):841-844.

A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Calcipotriol(Daivonex(R))

• Suh DH
• Jung MJ
• Son HC
• Cho YW
• Han JY

Abstract

The vitamin D3 analogue calcipotriol ointment(Daivonex(R)) has now been used successfully in the treatment of psoriasis for several years. It is usually well tolerated and safe. The adverse effects are mainly lesional and perilesional irritations, facial irritations, hypercalcemia, etc. The nature of calcipotriol-induced dermatitis is usually considered to be of irritant nature but allergic contact reactions have also been reported. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis from calcipotriol (Daivonex(R)).

Keyword

Vitamin D3; Calcipotriol (Daivonex(R)); Allergic contact dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Cholecalciferol
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Hypercalcemia
Psoriasis
Cholecalciferol