Allergic contact dermatitis to benzoxonium chloride contained in an antiseptic solution

Contact Dermatitis. 2022 Oct;87(4):363-365. doi: 10.1111/cod.14160. Epub 2022 May 23.

Authors

Aurélie Hsieh¹, Olivier Sorg², Pierre-André Piletta¹

Affiliations

¹ Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva.
² Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

No abstract available

Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis; antiseptic; benzoxonium; benzoxonium chloride; case report; disinfectant.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents, Local* / adverse effects
Benzalkonium Compounds
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact* / diagnosis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact* / etiology
Humans
Patch Tests

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Benzalkonium Compounds
benzoxonium chloride