Delayed hypersensitivity reaction to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide following treatment for alopecia areata. Intradermal testing.

Journal of Dermatological Case Reports

Firas Constantin Kreeshan¹  Philip Hampton¹ 

[1] Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

关键词: allergy;    corticosteroids;    glucocorticosteroid;    hair loss;    intradermal testing;    triamcinolone;   

DOI  :  10.3315/jdcr.2015.1216

学科分类：皮肤病学

来源: Specjalisci Dermatolodz

【 摘 要 】

Hypersensitivity reactions to intralesional corticosteroids are very rare and have been infrequently reported. Patch testing is considered the gold standard for diagnosing contact allergic dermatitis. However, intradermal testing is thought to be more accurate and sensitive in selected cases.

【 授权许可】

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