Chlorocresol sensitivity induced by treatment of allergic contact dermatitis with steroid creams.
A patient with contact dermatitis from nickel and cobalt developed sensitivity to chlorocresol contained in topical steroid creams. The use of chlorocresol in aqueous creams and topical steroids is reviewed.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003035:Cobalt / Q000009:adverse effects; D003408:Cresols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003408:Cresols; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; C006984:chlorocresol; D003035:Cobalt; D009532:Nickel; D006854:Hydrocortisone