Hypersensitivity to topical corticosteroids in otitis externa

Over a 12-month period, nine patients were seen in a contact dermatitis clinic with an inflammatory dermatosis localized predominantly to the external auditory canal. Of these patients, four were found to have an allergic contact dermatitis which was exacerbating their dermatitis. All were allergic...

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Published inJournal of laryngology and otology Vol. 107; no. 7; p. 597
Main Authors Wilkinson, S M, Beck, M H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.07.1993
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Drug Eruptions - diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses - chemically induced
Female
Glucocorticoids - adverse effects
Humans
Hypersensitivity, Delayed - diagnosis
Hypersensitivity, Delayed - etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Otitis Externa - drug therapy
Patch Tests
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Summary:Over a 12-month period, nine patients were seen in a contact dermatitis clinic with an inflammatory dermatosis localized predominantly to the external auditory canal. Of these patients, four were found to have an allergic contact dermatitis which was exacerbating their dermatitis. All were allergic to one or more corticosteroids and topical antibiotics used in the treatment of their dermatitis. We would suggest that hypersensitivity to topical corticosteroids and other medicaments be considered in patients with otitis externa which fails to respond to treatment.
ISSN:0022-2151
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100123801