Disodium cromoglycate inhibits allergic patch test reactions.

Abstract

Disodium cromoglycate was applied before patch testing in patients with contact allergy to propipocaine hydrochloride, nickel and formaldehyde. The responses obtained were mitigated to a high degree when compared with similar effects due to corticoids.

• Authors: H Meffert, G G Wischnewski, W Günther
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 12 Issue 1 Pg. 18-20 (Jan 1985) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 3919999 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Propiophenones
• Formaldehyde
• Nickel
• Cromolyn Sodium
• propipocaine

Topics

• Allergens
• Cromolyn Sodium (pharmacology)
• Dermatitis, Contact (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Formaldehyde (immunology)
• Humans
• Nickel (immunology)
• Propiophenones (immunology)
• Skin Tests