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 ...

reports of ACD from lidocaine and delayed hypersensitivity reactions to it are even more limited. However, such responses appear to have increased because of lidocaine's more frequent use in ...