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Use of Powder Without Allergic Eczematous Reactions

SHERWOOD W. BAREFOOT, M.D.

Arch Dermatol. 1962;86(2):236.

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In 1959, I reported on the use of oxytetracycline hydrochloride (Terramycin)-polymyxin B sulfate powder^* in 5,691 patients without significant allergic reactions.¹ Since that report, I have had the opportunity to use this preparation on more than 5,500 additional patients with dermatological problems similar to those in the previous report.

Summary

Together with 5,691 cases in a previous report, the present series of 5,500 cases brings to over 11,000 the total number of patients treated by me with a powder containing 3.31% oxytetracycline hydrochloride and 0.144% polymyxin B sulfate in U.S.P. lactose. In not a single case has there been observed a definite instance of eczematous dermatitis from the topical use of oxytetracycline hydrochloride or of polymyxin B sulfate.

Conclusion

With the powder preparation studied, allergic eczematous dermatitis from the topical use of oxytetracycline hydrochloride or polymyxin B sulfate would seem to be virtually nonexistent.

Sherwood W. Barefoot, M.D., 1030 . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
GREENSBORO, N.C.

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