Greenwald JS, Parrish JA, Jaenicke KF, Anderson RR. Failure of systemically administered corticosteroids to suppress UVB-induced delayed erythema.
J Am Acad Dermatol 1981;
5:197-202. [PMID:
7021612 DOI:
10.1016/s0190-9622(81)70088-4]
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Abstract
The effects of systemic corticosteroids on ultraviolet-induced delayed erythema were observed in a double-blind controlled study. The backs of human volunteers were irradiated with ultraviolet B (UVB) sources, and subsequent response was observed while ingesting prednisone (80 mg by mouth for 3 days) of placebo. Prednisone given 24 hours before, immediately after, 24 hours or 48 hours after exposure did not increase the redness, edema, or tenderness of the exposed sites.
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