Multiple medicament allergies in two patients with chronic leg ulceration

Australas J Dermatol. 1996 Aug;37(3):151-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1996.tb01036.x.

Abstract

Medicament allergies in patients with chronic leg ulcers is well recognized. In the past, topical antibiotics, rubber additives and wool alcohols have been the most common reported allergens. Allergy to topical corticosteroids has been reported. We document two cases of multiple corticosteroid allergy in patients with chronic leg ulceration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Prescriptions
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Nonprescription Drugs