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Contact allergy to corticosteroids: a frequently missed diagnosis?

Abstract
Contact allergy to corticosteroids is more prevalent than previously recognized and often goes undetected. Nineteen patients with corticosteroid contact allergy are presented. Sixteen reacted to tixocortol pivalate and also to other corticosteroids, particularly to hydrocortisone, which could explain exacerbations of eczema in these cases. Tixocortol pivalate may be a useful marker for screening patients for contact sensitivity to several corticosteroids.
AuthorsA E Dooms-Goossens, H J Degreef, K J Mariën, S A Coopman
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 21 Issue 3 Pt 1 Pg. 538-43 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
PMID2528573 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • tixocortol pivalate
  • Hydrocortisone
Topics
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones (adverse effects)
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Drug Eruptions (diagnosis, etiology)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone (analogs & derivatives)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests

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