Korean J Dermatol.  2004 Dec;42(12):1578-1580.

A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to EMLA(R)

• Lee SH
• Ryu JH
• Kim CW
• Kim KH
• Kim KJ

Abstract

EMLA is a eutectic mixture of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine for topical anesthesia and commonly used to avoid pain in cutaneous surgery or vascular punctures. We describe a 27-year-old female who had lower extremity hair removed by laser treatment after EMLA application and subsequently developed of adverse reactions, including itching, erythema and edema. Patch testing with EMLA showed allergy reaction at day2 and day4.

Keyword

EMLA; Allergic contact dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anesthesia
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Edema
Erythema
Female
Hair
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Lidocaine
Lower Extremity
Patch Tests
Prilocaine
Pruritus
Punctures
Lidocaine
Prilocaine