title: A prospective study into the value of patch and intradermal tests in identifying topical corticosteroid allergy.
abstract: We have prospectively performed patch and intradermal tests on 105 consecutive patients, attending for patch testing, to determine the optimum method of screening for corticosteroid hypersensitivity. Patch tests with Pivalone and a corticosteroid series (all 1% in ethanol) detected all the patients with steroid sensitivity. However, intradermal tests were essential to exclude false positive reactions and detect all relevant steroid allergies in any individual patient.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, North Staffordshire Hospital Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, U.K.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Wilkinson
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Heagerty
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: English
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids