A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) Ointment / 대한피부과학회지

Allergic contact dermatitis to topical corticosteroids seems to occur more frequently than previously supposed. But it is not easily recognized because the allergic condition for which the steroid is mostly prescribed masks the sensitization. Moreover, corticosteroids evoke some anti-inflammatory effect, even in case of steroid hypersensitivity. A 40-year-old man visited our department for the evaluation of aggravated skin lesion of trunk. Previously he was treated with Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) ointment for chronic dermatitis. He was patch tested to the Korean standard series, with Dermovate(R) and Eumovate(R) ointment as is. Patch test showed positive reactions to both ointments.