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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Veröffentlicht in:	The Lancet (British edition) 1991-03, Vol.337 (8744), p.761-762
Hauptverfasser:	Wilkinson, S.M., Cartwright, P.H., English, J.S.C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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