Contact dermatitis to parthenium weed treated with methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide

BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Aug 4:2011:bcr0320113926. doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2011.3926.

Abstract

The authors present a case of contact dermatitis due to contact with parthenium weed (CDP) treated with intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide and methtotrexate 7.5 mg/week for 4 weeks. Discussion about CDP is mentioned in short.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Asteraceae / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide
  • Methotrexate