Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Case Reports
. 1984 Feb;10(2):97-100.
doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1984.tb00343.x.

The baboon syndrome: systemically-induced allergic contact dermatitis

K E Andersen, N Hjorth, T Menné
Case Reports

The baboon syndrome: systemically-induced allergic contact dermatitis

K E Andersen et al. Contact Dermatitis. 1984 Feb.

Abstract

The catchword "baboon syndrome" is used to denote a characteristic distribution pattern of systemic allergic contact dermatitis. Diffuse erythema of the buttocks, upper inner surface of the thighs, and axillae are characteristic features. We describe 3 cases provoked by ampicillin, nickel and mercury. The condition may be overlooked and suspected of being a textile dermatitis or seborrhoeic dermatitis of the elderly.

PubMed Disclaimer

Publication types

LinkOut - more resources