Korean J Dermatol.  1994 Nov;32(6):1099-1102.

A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to boric acid

• Jun IS
• Lee MA
• Lee MH
• Haw CR

Abstract

Boric acid(H BO) is a weak topical anti infective agent. It can cause acute borism due to the internal absorption. Although the frequency is very rare, boric acid can also induce contact dermat.itis after topical spplication. We present allergic contact dermatitis to boric acid. The patch test results showed a positive reaction to 2% boric acid solution.

Keyword

Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Boric Acid

MeSH Terms

Absorption
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Patch Tests