Korean J Dermatol.  1998 Jun;36(3):460-463.

A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to DermatopR Ointment and PlancolR Lotion

• Kim HJ
• Lim YS
• Choi HY
• Myung KB

Abstract

The anti-inflammatory activity of a corticosteroid may mask the contact allergic reaction it is causing. This may be an important reason why contact allergy to corticosteroids has often been missed. A simple persistent aggravation of a dermatitis in a patient treated with one or more topical corticosteroids is sufficient to raise a suspicion of corticosteroid hypersensitivity. A 23-year-old male visited our department for the evaluation of his aggravated pruritic oozing erythematous papules, scales and edema of the face. Previously, he was treated with Dermatop ointment and Plancollotion. A Patch test showed positive reactions to prednicarbate 10%, 1%, hydrocortisone-17-butyrate 10%, and triamcinolone 10%. We conclude prednicarbate in Dermatop ointment, hydrocortisone-17-butyrate in Plancol lotion to be the etiological agents.

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Edema
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Male
Masks
Patch Tests
Triamcinolone
Weights and Measures
Young Adult
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Triamcinolone