Allergic contact dermatitis due to a nasal ointment containing chlorhexidine and neomycin (ACD-patient13)
Keywords: Cheek, Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, Contact allergy, Face, Female, Fissuring, Intense erythema, Naseptin nasal cream allergy, Neomycin sulfate, Nose, Oozing, Peri-nasal yellow crusting, Periocular erythema, Severe adverse reaction
Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to a material (called an allergen) in contact with the skin. The allergen is harmless to people who are not allergic to it.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson
