DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Additive in animal feed. Potential photoallergen. Pathogenic significance as a possible trigger of photoallergic eczema, actinic reticuloid and persistent light reaction in humans. In farmers, diseases caused by olaquindox may be recognised as occupational skin diseases.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
MED, photo patch test with Olaquindox 1% in Vaseline (e.g. from Hermal).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Sanchez-Perez J et al (2002) Airborne allergic contact dermatitis from olaquindox in a rabbit breeder. Contact Dermatitis 46: 185
- Schauder S (1989) Dangers from olaquindox. Photoallergy, chronic photosensitive dermatitis and extremely increased photosensitivity in humans, hypoaldosteronism in pigs. Dermatoses 37: 183-185
- Schauder S (1992) Olaquindox and chlorpromazine cause persistent light reactions in farmers. close up dermatol 4: 364-376
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer