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- Title
Bullous skin lesion reaction as an example of an adverse effect of a preparation containing 0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride and 2% phenoxyethanol (Octenisept®).
- Authors
Hołdrowicz, Agnieszka; Narbutt, Joanna; Pałczyński, Cezary; Kupryś-Lipińska, Izabela; Lesiak, Aleksandra
- Abstract
Introduction. Octenisept® is an antiseptic solution which is intended to be applied on the skin, mucous membranes and wounds. Objective. To present a case study of a bullous skin lesions, which occurred in a 4-year-old girl after Octenisept® application, and to highlight various possible side effects of this preparation. Case report. In a 4-year-old girl Octenisept® was applied preventively three times at intervals of 12 hours on an epidermal abrasion. Erythema and hydropic papules emerged 6-8 hours after application and were followed by vesicles and bullae 8 hours later. In spite of the topical treatment with glucocorticoids and an antibiotic, the lesions persisted for several weeks. Conclusions. Taking into consideration the wide usage of Octenisept® in many fields of medicine, there is a need to conduct further research on the allergic potential and toxicity of this product. Streszczenie.
- Publication
Dermatology Review / Przeglad Dermatologiczny, 2018, Vol 105, Issue 6, p753
- ISSN
0033-2526
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5114/dr.2018.80845