A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to EMLA(R) / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

EMLA is a eutectic mixture of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine for topical anesthesia and commonly used to avoid pain in cutaneous surgery or vascular punctures. We describe a 27-year-old female who had lower extremity hair removed by laser treatment after EMLA application and subsequently developed of adverse reactions, including itching, erythema and edema. Patch testing with EMLA showed allergy reaction at day2 and day4.