Allergic contact dermatitis from purified eosin

Contact Dermatitis. 1995 Feb;32(2):92-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1995.tb00753.x.

Abstract

We report on a patient, seen in 1993, who developed sensitization to eosin from topical preparations. The patient had a positive patch test reaction to pure tetrabromofluorescein but not to its impurities separated by thin-layer chromatography. Our findings suggest that the allergen was eosin itself.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / complications
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS) / adverse effects*
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS) / chemistry
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS) / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / complications
  • Leg Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Patch Tests
  • Pruritus

Substances

  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS)