Use and abuse of topical steroids.
Review of the history of topical steroid treatment, explaining the high acceptance and discussing the complications. Special attention is drawn to the fact that-though extremely rare- sensitization to various steroids is described. In 1 patient cross-sensitization occurred against six different corticosteroids, all fluorinated.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000266:history; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006854:Hydrocortisone