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Multiple corticosteroid allergies.

E T Chow1

  • 1Skin and Cancer Foundation, Ashley Lane, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. petenliz@bigpond.com

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|March 10, 2001
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Contact allergy to Class D corticosteroids, like mometasone furoate and methylprednisolone aceponate, can cause vulval and perioral dermatitis. Patch testing is a useful diagnostic tool, but be aware of potential delayed reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Corticosteroids are widely used for inflammatory skin conditions.
  • Class D corticosteroids, including mometasone furoate and methylprednisolone aceponate, are potent topical agents.
  • Allergic contact dermatitis to corticosteroids is an underrecognized complication.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with vulval and perioral dermatitis.
  • The dermatitis was suspected to be a reaction to topical corticosteroids.
  • Clinical presentation suggested contact allergy.

Findings:

  • Patch testing confirmed contact allergy to multiple Class D corticosteroids.
  • Specifically, allergy to mometasone furoate and methylprednisolone aceponate was identified.

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  • A delayed positive patch test reaction was observed on day 8 of the repeat open application test.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering corticosteroid allergy in refractory dermatitis.
    • Patch testing with commercial corticosteroid creams is a valuable diagnostic method.
    • Clinicians should be vigilant for delayed hypersensitivity reactions in patch testing for corticosteroid allergy.