Allergic contact dermatitis caused by timolol eyedrop application for classic Kaposi sarcoma

Australas J Dermatol. 2020 Nov;61(4):e414-e416. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13353. Epub 2020 Jun 16.

Abstract

Topical timolol has been shown to be effective on treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. We present the case of a 72-year-old man with classic Kaposi sarcoma on upper limbs, treated with topical timolol 0.5% twice a day with a pruritic eruption on areas of application.

Keywords: Kaposi sarcoma; benzalkonium chloride; contact dermatitis; timolol maleate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / drug therapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Timolol / administration & dosage
  • Timolol / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Timolol