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Contact allergies to topical corticosteroids

T Hisa1, J Katoh, K Yoshioka

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan.

Contact Dermatitis
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A patient developed a worsening rash after using topical corticosteroids. Patch testing revealed allergies to gold, oxytetracycline, and specific corticosteroid types (acetonides and esters).

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Topical corticosteroids are widely used for inflammatory skin conditions.
  • Identifying specific allergens is crucial for managing contact dermatitis.
  • The patient presented with a worsening rash attributed to topical corticosteroid use.

Observation:

  • Patch testing was performed using commercial preparations and individual corticosteroid compounds.
  • The patient exhibited positive reactions to gold and oxytetracycline.
  • Reactions were also observed for two corticosteroid classes: acetonides and esters.

Findings:

  • The patient demonstrated allergic contact dermatitis to gold and oxytetracycline.
  • Specific corticosteroid compounds identified as allergens included betamethasone valerate and dipropionate, hydrocortisone butyrate and hydrocortisone butyrate propionate, amcinonide, budesonide, and fluocinonide.

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  • The allergy was confirmed to both acetonide and ester subclasses of corticosteroids.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for multiple contact allergies, including to commonly used topical medications.
    • Accurate patch testing is essential for diagnosing corticosteroid contact allergy.
    • Awareness of these potential allergens can guide clinical management and patient counseling.