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ArticleCureus2024

A Case Report on Clotrimazole-Induced Localized Erythema.

Indrani Sarma, Namit Ray, Priyotosh Banerjee, Subhadeep Das, Dhriti Kumar Brahma

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Indrani SarmaPharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Guwahati, IND.
Namit RayPharmacology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, IND.
Priyotosh BanerjeePharmacology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, IND.
Subhadeep DasOtorhinolaryngology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, IND.
Dhriti Kumar BrahmaPharmacology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Clotrimazole, a commonly used antifungal agent, is employed in the treatment of otomycosis and other ear infections. However, its use can lead to adverse drug reactions (ADRs), occasionally manifesting as local irritation or allergic responses. This abstract presents a case study of a patient exhibiting an adverse reaction to clotrimazole ear drops, highlighting the clinical presentation, management, and resolution of the ADR. The patient, a 73-year-old male, presented with itching and erythema over the left pinna extending up to the middle of the sternum following clotrimazole ear drop application. Immediate cessation of the medication and symptomatic treatment led to rapid resolution of symptoms. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential ADRs associated with clotrimazole ear drops and the necessity of prompt intervention to mitigate adverse effects, thereby ensuring optimal patient care.

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allergyclotrimazoleear droperythemapruritis

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PMID38264180
PMCPMC10804214

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