title: Insulin allergy: an approach to therapy.
abstract: Insulin can evoke local and systemic hypersensitivity responses after injection. Many individuals receiving commercial insulin preparations experience local reactions, usually of short duration. A case of severe, persistent insulin-induced skin allergy and the use of therapy, including hyposensitization, to alleviate symptoms are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D012882:Skin Tests; D013552:Swine
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting