title: [Corticosteroid allergy: a paradox?].
abstract: Although corticosteroids have both antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, they can occasionally induce allergic reactions when given topically or systemically. Since cross-reactions exist within the corticosteroid groups A-D, the corticosteroid should be changed to another group whenever suspicion arises. It makes sense to render an allergy-related diagnosis early so that a suitable corticosteroid is ready for an emergency.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Allergologie, Klinik für Rheumatologie und klinische Immunologie/Allergologie, Inselspital Bern.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Winkler
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yawalkar
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pichler
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Pichler
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Helbling
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003429:Cross Reactions; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones