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Can injected lignocaine cause allergic contact dermatitis?
I B Bassett1, T A Delaney, S Freeman
1Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, Australia.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis can occur from topical lignocaine (a local anesthetic). Two patients experienced severe reactions after both topical and injected lignocaine exposure.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin reaction.
- Lignocaine is a widely used local anesthetic agent.