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Published on: October 1, 2007
Delayed generalized allergic reactions to corticosteroids
A J Bircher1, P Bigliardi, T Zaugg
1Allergy Clinic, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. Andreas.Bircher@unibas.ch
Abstract:
A 37-year-old patient presented with a severe allergic local reaction upon inhalation of budesonide for asthma. Skin tests were positive for budesonide and amcinonide (group B) and elicited a strong local reaction and a disseminated macular exanthema. Corticosteroids from other groups were well tolerated. A 38-year-old male patient had first an allergic contact dermatitis to topically applied prednisolone acetate and then a disseminated eczematous exanthema upon oral intake of prednisone. A delayed-type sensitization to corticosteroids from group A such as hydrocortisone, prednisone and tixocortol pivalate was identified. A detailed diagnosis in patients with allergic reactions to corticosteroids is crucial with regard to their use in emergency therapy.
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