A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to DermatopR Ointment and PlancolR Lotion.
- Author:
Hyun Joo KIM
;
Yeon Soon LIM
;
Hae Young CHOI
;
Ki Bum MYUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Dermatitis;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Edema;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Male;
Masks;
Patch Tests;
Triamcinolone;
Weights and Measures;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1998;36(3):460-463
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The anti-inflammatory activity of a corticosteroid may mask the contact allergic reaction it is causing. This may be an important reason why contact allergy to corticosteroids has often been missed. A simple persistent aggravation of a dermatitis in a patient treated with one or more topical corticosteroids is sufficient to raise a suspicion of corticosteroid hypersensitivity. A 23-year-old male visited our department for the evaluation of his aggravated pruritic oozing erythematous papules, scales and edema of the face. Previously, he was treated with Dermatop ointment and Plancollotion. A Patch test showed positive reactions to prednicarbate 10%, 1%, hydrocortisone-17-butyrate 10%, and triamcinolone 10%. We conclude prednicarbate in Dermatop ointment, hydrocortisone-17-butyrate in Plancol lotion to be the etiological agents.
