Allergic contact dermatitis from ciclopirox olamine

Australas J Dermatol. 2001 May;42(2):145. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00501.x.

Abstract

A 50-year-old man with interdigital tinea pedis developed an allergic dermatitis spreading from the toes to the lower shins. Patch tests were strongly positive to ciclopirox olamine 1% pet. Sensitization to this topical antifungal agent has rarely been reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ciclopirox
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests
  • Pyridones / administration & dosage
  • Pyridones / adverse effects*
  • Tinea Pedis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Pyridones
  • Ciclopirox