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[Contact allergies to antifungal agents].

C Raulin1, P J Frosch

  • 1Universitäts-Hautklinik Heidelberg.

Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|December 15, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Contact allergies to antifungal medications are rare but can stem from inactive ingredients or active agents. Miconazole and nystatin are common culprits, with cross-reactions noted among imidazole antifungals. Patch testing with a 1% alcoholic solution is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Contact allergies to antimycotic agents are infrequent despite widespread use.
  • Allergic reactions can arise from either the drug's vehicle or active ingredient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common sensitizers in antimycotic formulations.
  • To guide diagnostic approaches for suspected contact allergies to antifungals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and internal investigations.
  • Analysis of reported cases and patch testing data.
  • Focus on vehicle components and active antimycotic substances.

Main Results:

  • Cetylstearyl alcohol and propylene glycol are key vehicle sensitizers.
  • Miconazole (imidazole) and nystatin (non-imidazole) are frequent active ingredient sensitizers.
  • Cross-reactivity is common among imidazole derivatives like miconazole and econazole.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding common allergens is crucial for managing antimycotic-related contact dermatitis.
  • Patch testing with a 1% alcoholic solution is advised for imidazole-based antifungals.

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