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Acute irritant reaction to an antiseptic bath emollient

Department of Urology, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK

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Mr J R Hindmarsh
Department of Urology, The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK; john.hindmarsh{at}stees.nhs.uk

Antiseptic bath emollients are commonly prescribed for treatment of eczema and are generally safe for frequent application. Although acute irritant reactions are uncommon it is nevertheless recognised and could have significant morbidity. This case describes a young male patient who developed an acute irritant reaction localised to the external genitalia, mimicking Fournier’s gangrene, after overnight application of Oilatum Plus antiseptic bath emollients.

Keywords: Fournier’s gangrene; acute irritant reaction; antiseptic emollients