Secondary lymphedema of the hand as a complication of recurrent erysipelasin irritant contact dermatitis

Authors
Proske, S Uter, W Schwanitz, HJ
Citation
S. Proske et al., Secondary lymphedema of the hand as a complication of recurrent erysipelasin irritant contact dermatitis, HAUTARZT, 52(10), 2001, pp. 888-890
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
HAUTARZT
ISSN journal
00178470 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
888 - 890
Database
ISI
SICI code
0017-8470(200110)52:10<888:SLOTHA>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
A 54 year old female hairdresser suffered from occupational irritant contac t dermatitis of the hands. As a complication of hand dermatitis, secondary lymphoedema developed following recurrent erysipelas. Fissures occurring in the course of the hand dermatitis presumably enabled entry of streptococci . Treatment of this complication of occupational dermatitis was reimbursed by the Employers Liability Insurance.