Photocontact dermatitis to hydrocortisone.
A patient was found to have a delayed positive patch test to hydrocortisone on multiple testing. This proved to be due to a photoallergy with an action spectrum in the UV-A range. The patient coincidently had a polymorphous light eruption in the UV-B range.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012882:Skin Tests
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006854:Hydrocortisone