Hipersensitivity Reactions to Corticosteroids.
Actas Dermosifiliogr
; 107(2): 107-15, 2016 Mar.
Article
en En, Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26621334
ABSTRACT
Corticosteroids are widely used drugs in the clinical practice, especially by topic application in dermatology. These substances may act as allergens and produce immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Allergic contact dermatitis is the most frequent presentation of corticosteroid allergy and it should be studied by patch testing in specific units. The corticosteroids included in the Spanish standard battery are good markers but not ideal. Therefore, if those makers are positive, it is useful to apply a specific battery of corticosteroids and the drugs provided by patients. Immediate reactions are relatively rare but potentially severe, and it is important to confirm the sensitization profile and to guide the use of alternative corticosteroids, because they are often necessary in several diseases. In this article we review the main concepts regarding these two types of hypersensitivity reactions in corticosteroid allergy, as well as their approach in the clinical practice.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dermatitis Alérgica por Contacto
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Corticoesteroides
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Hipersensibilidad Tardía
Límite:
Humans
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En
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Es
Revista:
Actas Dermosifiliogr
Año:
2016
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Article