Reports of allergic contact dermatitis and delayed hypersensitivity reactions to this “amide” anesthetic are limited. We report 16 cases of lidocaine contact allergy seen over 5 years.

People with hypersensitivity reactions (severe allergic reactions) to other amide local anesthetics should avoid bupivacaine ...

A 28-year-old woman presented with a history of a postoperative allergic reaction. She had undergone breast augmentation surgery 2 months earlier, during which lidocaine 1% was injected in the ...