Winkler A, Yawalkar N, Pichler C, Pichler W, Helbling A
Abteilung für Allergologie, Klinik für Rheumatologie und klinische Immunologie/Allergologie, Inselspital Bern.
Praxis (Bern 1994). 2000 Dec 7;89(49):2045-9.
Although corticosteroids have both antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, they can occasionally induce allergic reactions when given topically or systemically. Since cross-reactions exist within the corticosteroid groups A-D, the corticosteroid should be changed to another group whenever suspicion arises. It makes sense to render an allergy-related diagnosis early so that a suitable corticosteroid is ready for an emergency.
