A case of contact dermatitis due to the pre-operative preparation of the skin with ‘Savlon’1 is described. Testing suggested that this was due to cetrimide. The nature of this reaction, its investigation and treatment, are discussed.
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An adverse reaction to a topical antiseptic (cetrimide)
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Z. Haidar - King's College Hospital
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British journal of oral surgery, Vol.16(1), pp.86-89