The Use of Perioperative Cephalexin in Penicillin Allergic Patients in Dermatologic Surgery: An Advisory Statement

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Authors

Elliott H. Campbell · Northern Kentucky University

Alexei Gonzalez‐Estrada · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Sarah Lessard · Mayo Clinic Health System

Abstract

Cephalexin should be used as the first-line prophylactic antibiotic in dermatologic surgery for patients with documented penicillin allergy, including anaphylaxis. There may be a higher risk of cross-reactivity with cephalexin in patients with a confirmed amino-penicillin allergy.

Topics & Keywords

Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dermatologic Surgery

Volume 52, Issue 3, pp. 221-225

DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000004784

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