A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) Ointment.
- Author:
Yong Tae PARK
1
;
Yoo Seok JEONG
;
Tae Ho PARK
;
Jae Hak YOO
;
Kea Jeung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea. idiosavant@freechal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Dermovate(R);
Eumovate(R)
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Dermatitis;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Masks;
Ointments;
Patch Tests;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(10):1385-1389
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Allergic contact dermatitis to topical corticosteroids seems to occur more frequently than previously supposed. But it is not easily recognized because the allergic condition for which the steroid is mostly prescribed masks the sensitization. Moreover, corticosteroids evoke some anti-inflammatory effect, even in case of steroid hypersensitivity. A 40-year-old man visited our department for the evaluation of aggravated skin lesion of trunk. Previously he was treated with Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) ointment for chronic dermatitis. He was patch tested to the Korean standard series, with Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) ointment as is. Patch test showed positive reactions to both ointments.
