Association of Bilateral Acute Anterior Uveitis with a Capsaicin Patch. (3rd June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bleuel, Irina; Zinkernagel, Martin; Tschopp, Markus; Tappeiner, Christoph
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 21:Number 5(2013)
• Page Start: 394
• Page End: 395
• Publication Date: 2013-06-03
• Subjects: Adverse effect -- analgesic patch -- capsaicin -- drug-induced acute anterior uveitis (AAU); Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2013.795230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose : To report a case of bilateral acute anterior uveitis in association with the application of an analgesic transdermal capsaicin patch. Methods : Case report and review of literature. Results : A 38-year-old woman suffered from bilateral acute anterior uveitis, manifesting 12–24 h after application of an analgesic capsaicin patch (Isola Capsicum N Plus) that served to alleviate muscular neck pain. Systemic immune-mediated and infectious diseases were excluded by medical history and laboratory testing. Control of inflammation was achieved with topical corticosteroid treatment within 1 week. Over the course of a 1-year follow-up, no further recurrence of uveitis was observed. Conclusions : The case suggests a possible association of capsaicin-containing transdermal patches and acute anterior uveitis.