Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Amorolfine in Nail Lacquer

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by amorolfine in a nail lacquer

“…We report a case of contact allergy to amorolfine contained in a nail lacquer used as an empirical treatment of a suspected fungal nail infection. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by amorolfine has been sporadically reported since 1996, always related to exposure to cream or nail solution containing this drug. Interestingly, despite its widespread use, no cases seem to have been reported since 2010 …”

“…Interestingly, despite its widespread use, no cases seem to have been reported since 2010. 5 Amorolfine is an antifungal drug with a low allergenic potential.…”