Allergic dermatitis to benzyl alcohol in an injectable solution

Benzyl alcohol produced an allergic contact dermatitis in a 46-year-old woman. The dermatitis was characterized by erythema, palpable edema, and raised borders. It had occurred after the use of sodium tetradecyl sulfate, a sclerosing agent used for the treatment of varicose veins. This article revie...

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Published inArchives of dermatology (1960) Vol. 120; no. 9; p. 1200
Main Author Shmunes, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1984
Subjects
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohols - adverse effects
Benzyl Compounds - adverse effects
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Drug Eruptions - etiology
Edema - chemically induced
Erythema - chemically induced
Female
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Middle Aged
Sclerosing Solutions - adverse effects
Sclerosing Solutions - therapeutic use
Varicose Veins - therapy
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Summary:Benzyl alcohol produced an allergic contact dermatitis in a 46-year-old woman. The dermatitis was characterized by erythema, palpable edema, and raised borders. It had occurred after the use of sodium tetradecyl sulfate, a sclerosing agent used for the treatment of varicose veins. This article reviews the widespread use of this preservative in a variety of injectable agents.
ISSN:0003-987X
DOI:10.1001/archderm.1984.01650450082024