Corticosteroid cross-reactions: an alternative view

Authors
Wilkinson, SM
Citation
Sm. Wilkinson, Corticosteroid cross-reactions: an alternative view, CONTACT DER, 42(2), 2000, pp. 59-63
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CONTACT DERMATITIS
ISSN journal
01051873 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
59 - 63
Database
ISI
SICI code
0105-1873(200002)42:2<59:CCAAV>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
An alternative view of corticosteroid cross-reactivity is proposed, based o n 2 immune recognition sites on the corticosteroid molecule, 1 influenced b y C 6/9 substitution and 1 by C 16/17 substitution. A case report is adduce d in support of such a hypothesis.