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Postgrad Med J 2005;81:131-132 doi:10.1136/pgmj.2003.018564
  • Adverse drug reaction

Acute irritant reaction to an antiseptic bath emollient

  1. N K Saw,
  2. J R Hindmarsh
  1. Department of Urology, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr J R Hindmarsh
 Department of Urology, The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK; john.hindmarshstees.nhs.uk
  • Received 4 January 2004
  • Accepted 27 April 2004

Abstract

Antiseptic bath emollients are commonly prescribed for treatment of eczema and are generally safe for frequent application. Although acute irritant reactions are uncommon it is nevertheless recognised and could have significant morbidity. This case describes a young male patient who developed an acute irritant reaction localised to the external genitalia, mimicking Fournier’s gangrene, after overnight application of Oilatum Plus antiseptic bath emollients.

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