Multiple corticosteroid allergies.

E T Chow

doi:10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00478.x

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Multiple corticosteroid allergies.

E T Chow

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A case of vulval dermatitis and perioral dermatitis due to contact allergy to multiple class D corticosteroids, mometasone furoate and methylprednisolone aceponate is presented. Patch testing with commercially available corticosteroid creams is a simple and useful diagnostic test. Beware of delayed positive reaction, seen on day 8 of the repeat open application test on this patient.

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Administration, Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agents Dermatitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Perioral Diagnosis, Differential Female Glucocorticoids Humans Methylprednisolone Middle Aged Mometasone Furoate Patch Tests Pregnadienediols Vulvar Diseases Case Reports Journal Article

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E T Chow. 2001. Multiple corticosteroid allergies.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00478.x

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