Photoallergic hand eczema due to benzydamine
Lasa Elgezua, O.; Gorrotxategi, P.E.; Gardeazabal García, J.; Ratón Nieto, J.A.; Pérez, J.L.D.ía.
European Journal of Dermatology Ejd 14(1): 69-70
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1167-1122 PMID: 14965802 Document Number: 579662
Hand eczema is a very frequent pathology in Dermatology. We report the case of a 65-year-old woman who developed a photoallergic eczema on her hands due to benzydamine present in her gynecological washing solution. It is probably an under-diagnosed cause of hand dermatitis. It also draws attention to the importance of a good anamnesis in dermatology.