Positive patch testing to the corticosteroid series: a clinical conundrum

Hypersensitivity reactions to corticosteroids represent a clinical paradox as one would not expect such reactions to compounds with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Here we present the case of a patient with positive patch test results to the corticosteroid series.

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Hypersensitivity reactions to corticosteroids present a clinical paradox due to their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. This case report discusses a patient with positive patch test results to the corticosteroid series.