Pacemaker Dermatitis: A Hearty Review of This Cutaneous Manifestation

Pacemaker dermatitis is a form of contact dermatitis. Although contact dermatitis has been well described, pacemaker dermatitis has not. However, given the adverse consequences of misdiagnosing pacemaker dermatitis, a better understanding of this cutaneous manifestation is important. This article reviews essential information on pacemaker dermatitis regarding its presentation, causal mechanism, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatment.