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[Contact allergies due to drugs]
1Service de dermatologie, CHUV, Lausanne.
Summary
Topical drug ingredients, not just active ones, frequently cause allergic contact dermatitis, especially in patients with leg ulcers. Diagnosis involves linking lesion appearance to drug application, with avoidance being key to preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Pharmacology