title: [Allergic contact dermatitis due to prednicarbate].
abstract: Two female patients developed an allergic contact dermatitis after using Dermatop cream and -ointment for several weeks. Patch tests were positive with the reagent prednicarbate itself. No cross reactions to other glucocorticosteroids were observed. Type-IV-sensitization to glucocorticosteroids should be considered if chronic dermatitis does not improve, or even becomes worse, in spite of adequate therapy. With regard to possible cross reactions or multiple sensitization, epicutaneous tests with other glucocorticosteroids are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, St. Barbara-Hospital Duisburg.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Senff
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Köllner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kunze
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004485:Eczema / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; C035287:prednicarbate