Multiple medicament allergies in two patients with chronic leg ulceration.
Medicament allergies in patients with chronic leg ulcers is well recognized. In the past, topical antibiotics, rubber additives and wool alcohols have been the most common reported allergens. Allergy to topical corticosteroids has been reported. We document two cases of multiple corticosteroid allergy in patients with chronic leg ulceration.
Rademaker
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Department of Dermatology, Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Greig
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D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs