Do Varicosan bandages really rarely cause contact eczema? Case report of allergic contact dermatitis caused by propyl hydroxybenzoate following the use of Varicosan bandages

Lindner, K.; Cramer, H.J.; Köhler, R.

Dermatologische Monatschrift 175(10): 655-657

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-9083
PMID: 2531688
Document Number: 3999
We report on a female patient with a severe allergic contact dermatitis of the lower legs due to Varicosan, a special bandage material for varicosis. We found a sensitization against methyl- and propylesters of parahydroxybenzoic acid. This preservatives could be identified in Varicosan bandages.

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Do Varicosan bandages really rarely cause contact eczema? Case report of allergic contact dermatitis caused by propyl hydroxybenzoate following the use of Varicosan bandages