The ear-lobe sign: A helpful sign in facial contact dermatitis |
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| Authors: | E Rotstein H Rotstein |
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| Affiliation: | Collins Street, Melbourne;Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The ear-lobe sign is seen in those who develop contact dermatitis to a substance applied with one hand to the skin of the face and neck. On the ipsilateral side of the face the ear-lobe is spared whereas on the contralateral side the ear-lobe is involved. The sign manifests because of the unique combination of the anatomy of the hand and the sweeping movement the hand makes during application. |
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| Keywords: | dominant hand facial rash topical application |
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