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22 cases of allergic contact dermatitis from topical corticosteroids were observed in Strasbourg and previously published 7 further cases are reported here and the vehicle and concentration of corticosteroids for patch tests are discussed. A 0.1% concentration in petrolatum seemed adequate for testing the 4 molecules (triamcinolone acetonide, dexamethasone, desonide and amcinonide) responsible for the 7 new, cases. In 1 case, several cross-reactions were seen. A corticosteroids screening series permits patch testing of the suspected molecule(s) in a selective way. Without this series, long delays arc required to make [he correct diagnosis by patch testing. We have reviewed more than 60 paper on corticosteroids allergy published up to now. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We report 4 patients who developed allergic contact dermatitis after ultrasound investigations. Patch testing was positive with conducing gels, and in 2 cases with propylene glycol. Contact dermatitis to gels is also seen in electrographic practice and after transcutaneous electrical analgesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A case study of a 79-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of a painless scrotal ulcer, the first case of scrotal ulcer, successfully treated with ciprofloxacin and ceftazidime is presented. It is noted that in immunocompromised patients or patients affected by chronic granulomatous disease, skin infections caused by Serratia marcescens (Sm) are extremely rare and typically observed.

A 35-year-old housewife presented with a 2-month history of itchy dermatitis on her trunk and limbs. Antihistamines and local and systemic steroids produced transient improvement. Examination showed an erythematous. papulovesicular eruption with excoriations involving the trunk, thighs, groins and vulva. A whitish vaginal discharge was present. Patch-testing to the North American Standard series and to cosmetics used were negative. When the patient recalled that a few weeks prior to the onset of her skin disease. She had a copper-containing intra-uterine device (IUD) inserted. She was patch tested to 1% copper sulfate in water, and gave a + + + reaction. The IUD was removed and all lesions and symptoms promptly subsided. 3 months later she was still free from symptoms.