Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) by Anti-allergic Agents

Hiroshi Fujishima

Abstract

Background: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) by anti-allergic agents is not so common. We have experienced 3 cases of Ketotifen induced ACD. Methods: We present 3 case studies visited in our Department of Ophthalmology of Tsurumi University between February 2012 and March 2013. Results: 3 patients were diagnosed ACD and treated with the other anti-allergic eye drops, 0.1% fluoromethorone eye drops and prednisolone ointment for blepharitis. Inflammations of theses lesions are healed within two weeks. Conclusions: ACD might be care even anti-allergic eye drops.

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