Type I allergy to insulin: case report and review of localized and systemic reactions to insulin.
Allergic reactions to insulin preparations are not uncommon. Although patients often present with skin symptoms, most articles on insulin allergy are published in endocrinology and allergy journals. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of localized type I allergy to insulin as well as provide a review of the classification of insulin allergy, methods of evaluation, and management options.
Hoffman
Allison G
AG
Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Schram
Sarah E
SE
Ercan-Fang
Nacide G
NG
Warshaw
Erin M
EM
D000368:Aged; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests
D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin