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Review
. 2009 Jul;64(7):978-94.
doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02038.x. Epub 2009 Mar 30.

Allergic hypersensitivity to topical and systemic corticosteroids: a review

M Baeck  1 , L Marot, J-F Nicolas, C Pilette, D Tennstedt, A Goossens
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Allergic hypersensitivity to topical and systemic corticosteroids: a review

M Baeck et al. Allergy. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

Corticosteroids, which are potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulator agents used in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases including allergic diseases, can in some cases produce immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reactions. This review summarizes the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of such reactions, including related diagnostic issues. It also presents a detailed analysis of the proposed immunological mechanisms including underlying cross-reactions.

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