Halogenoderma

Dermatose neutrofílica induzida por exposição sistémica a halogéneos (iodo, bromo; raramente flúor).
 
Bromoderma → exposure to bromide
Fluoroderma → exposure to fluorides
Iododerma → exposure to iodides
  • from iodine containing contrast media
  • amiodarone
  • from protection in radiation therapy (saturated solution of potassium iodide)
  • irrigation of wounds with iodopovidona
 
Risk factors
  • Chronic kidney disease
 
Histology
  • Neutrophilic infiltrates
  • Exocytosis of neutrophils → intraepidermal abscesses