Allergic dermatitis to benzyl alcohol in an injectable solution

• Published in: Archives of dermatology (1960) Vol. 120; no. 9; p. 1200
• Main Author: Shmunes, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...