Korean J Dermatol.
2005 Jan;43(1):131-133.
A Case of Cefotiam-Induced Contact Urticaria Syndrome
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul, Korea. jdoctor@nate.com
Abstract
- Contact urticaria refers to a wheal-and-flare response which occurs on intact skin after application of a chemical. When contact urticaria is accompanied by systemic symptoms, it is known as the contact urticaria syndrome. We report a case of contact urticaria syndrome occurring in a 24-year-old nurse, due to occupational exposure to cefotiam. An open patch test showed a positive reaction to cefotiam.