Monday, April 4, 2011

Prevalence of and factors influencing sensitization to corticosteroids in a Danish patch test population


Background. Corticosteroids are used to treat dermatoses, including allergic contact dermatitis, but can also cause contact allergy. The frequency of corticosteroid allergy varies between studies and is influenced by treatment traditions and availability.


Aim. To estimate the prevalence of tixocortol-21-pivalate, budesonide and hydrocortisone-17-butyrate allergy in a Danish patch test population and characterize individuals with corticosteroid allergy.


Materials/methods. Three thousand five hundred and ninety-four patients were patch tested with tixocortol-21-pivalate, budesonide, and hydrocortisone-17-butyrate. Characterization was performed according to the MOAHLFA index and duration of disease.


Results. Two per cent had a steroid allergy: 0.8% ...

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