Indian Journal of Pharmacology Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Pharmacological Society ISSN: 0253-7613 EISSN: 1998-3751 Vol. 42, Num. 1, 2010, pp. 55-55

Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 42, No. 1, January-February, 2010, pp. 55

Correspondence

Povidone iodine irritant dermatitis

Viroj Wiwanitkit

Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok Thailand 10160

Correspondence Address: Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok Thailand 10160, wviroj@yahoo.com

Code Number: ph10014

DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.62404

I read the publication by Murthy et al., with a great interest. ^[1] They reported a case of povidone iodine-induced irritant dermatitis. ^[1] Indeed, povidone iodine-induced dermatitis is not extremely rare. There are several reports of irritant and allergic dermatitis due to povidone iodine. Severe anaphylaxis due to povidone iodine is also mentioned in literature. ^[2] Indeed, the differential diagnosis between both conditions is sometimes difficult and needs specific allergic tests. ^[3] However, in this case report, ^[3] Murthy et al., did not reach this step. In addition, it should be noted that the irritant condition due to povidone iodine usually relates to an outdated solution. ^[4] The data on the expired date of povidone iodine should be assessed in every case of povidone iodine dermatitis.

References

1.	Murthy MB, Krishnamurthy B. Severe irritant contact dermatitis induced by povidone iodine solution. Indian J Pharmacol 2009;41:199-200.  Back to cited text no. 1
2.	Pedrosa C, Costa H, Oliveira G, Romariz J, Praça F. Anaphylaxis to povidone in a child. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2005;16:361-2.  Back to cited text no. 2
3.	Velázquez D, Zamberk P, Suárez R, Lázaro P. Allergic contact dermatitis to povidone-iodine. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60:348-9.  Back to cited text no. 3
4.	Kara A, Tezer H, Devrim I, Cengiz AB, Secmeer G. Chemical burn: A risk with outdated povidone iodine. Pediatr Dermatol 2007;24:449-50.  Back to cited text no. 4

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