Multiple corticosteroid allergies

Australas J Dermatol. 2001 Feb;42(1):62-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00478.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Pregnadienediols
  • Mometasone Furoate
  • methylprednisolone aceponate
  • Methylprednisolone