Hydrocortisone: an important cutaneous allergen.
We have found a high incidence (4.8%) of allergy to hydrocortisone in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. In view of this finding we would suggest that, in any condition that does not improve or that deteriorates after administration of hydrocortisone, allergy to this compound should be considered.
Wilkinson
S M
SM
Department of Dermatology, North Staffordshire Hospital Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Cartwright
P H
PH
English
J S
JS
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; C019112:tixocortol pivalate; D006854:Hydrocortisone