J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Jan;58(1):1-21.

Allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics: Epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management.

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School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

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Topical antibiotics are widely used to treat cutaneous, ocular, and otic infections. Allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics is a rare but well-documented side effect, especially in at-risk populations. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management of allergic contact dermatitis to topical antibiotics. LEARNING OBJECTIVE: After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to describe the epidemiology of allergic contact dermatitis related to topical antibiotics; show knowledge of the most common allergenic topical antibiotics; and understand the allergenic cross-reactivity pattern amongst topical antibiotics.

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