Hydrocortisone: an important cutaneous allergen

We have found a high incidence (4·8%) of allergy to hydrocortisone in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. In view of this finding we would suggest that, in any condition that does not improve or that deteriorates after administration of hydrocortisone, allergy to this compound shoul...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1991-03, Vol.337 (8744), p.761-762
Main Authors: Wilkinson, S.M., Cartwright, P.H., English, J.S.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Allergens
Allergic diseases
Allergies
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - adverse effects
Antigens
Babies
Biological and medical sciences
Contact dermatitis
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Dermatology
Drugs
Eczema
Ethanol
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Health care
Humans
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone - adverse effects
Hydrocortisone - analogs & derivatives
Immunopathology
Medical research
Medical sciences
Patch Tests - methods
Patients
Pregnancy
Skin
Skin allergic diseases. Stinging insect allergies
Skin diseases
Steroids
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Summary:We have found a high incidence (4·8%) of allergy to hydrocortisone in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. In view of this finding we would suggest that, in any condition that does not improve or that deteriorates after administration of hydrocortisone, allergy to this compound should be considered.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/0140-6736(91)91373-3