Asploro Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Case Reports

Asploro Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Case Reports

Kenza Tahri Joutei Hassani^1*, Zakia Douhi¹, Souad Choukri¹, Hanane Baybay¹, Sara Elloudi¹, Meryem Soughi¹, Fatima Zahra Mernissi^1
1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

Corresponding Author: Kenza Tahri Joutei Hassani
Address: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fes, Morocco.
Received date: 19 April 2023; Accepted date: 29 May 2023; Published date: 05 June 2023

Citation: Joutei Hassani KT, Douhi Z, Choukri S, Baybay H, Elloudi S, Soughi M, Mernissi FZ. Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Azithromycin Eye Drops: A Diagnosis to Watch Out for!. Asp Biomed Clin Case Rep. 2023 Jun 05;6(2):106-108.

Copyright © 2023 Joutei Hassani KT, Douhi Z, Choukri S, Baybay H, Elloudi S, Soughi M, Mernissi FZ. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.

Keywords: Drug Hypersensitivity, Macrolide Antibiotic, Topical Azithromycin

Abstract

Azithromycin 1.5% ophthalmic solution is a viable and well-tolerated treatment option for bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis, offering the advantage of a shorter treatment duration compared to other topical antibiotics. While acute-type allergic reactions to topical azithromycin eye drops may be rare, it is important for ophthalmologists to be aware of this possibility and to inform patients about the potential occurrence of such reactions. We present three cases of unusual acute-type allergic reactions to topical azithromycin eye drops. These reactions manifested as epiphora, eyelid edema, pruritus, and hyperemia.