Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1986 Dec;3(1):387-393. 10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.387.

Two Cases of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Betadine(R)

• Hwang KY
• Mun BC
• Choi JS
• Kim KH
• Ahn JC

• KMID: 2373909
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.387

Abstract

Antiseptics are substances that kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms when applied to living tissue. They must be effective against microorganisms but must also retain their activity in presence of body fluids without being harmful locally or systemically. Among many antiseptics, Betadine(R) has been widely used because of its low toxicity and high germicidal efficacy. We reported 2 cases of allergic contact dermatitis to Betadine(R) in surgical patients. They had eczematous eruption along the Betadine(R) applying sites. Path tests Betadine(R) confirmed the diagnosis.

MeSH Terms

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Body Fluids
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Diagnosis
Humans
Anti-Infective Agents, Local