Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
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Dermatitis, Perioral / chemically induced
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Dermatitis, Perioral / diagnosis*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Glucocorticoids
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Humans
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Methylprednisolone / adverse effects
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Methylprednisolone / analogs & derivatives*
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Middle Aged
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Mometasone Furoate
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Patch Tests
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Pregnadienediols / adverse effects
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Vulvar Diseases / chemically induced
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Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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Pregnadienediols
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Mometasone Furoate
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methylprednisolone aceponate
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Methylprednisolone