Treatment of Urticaria and Dermatitis Venenata With Corticotropin (Acth) and Cortisone

Adrenocortical Steroids, Their Derivatives, and Corticotropin

“…In this category fall the acute allergic reactions to drugs or con¬ tactants. 44 The manifestations of these reac¬ tions can be protean-angioedema, erythema multiforme, and anaphylactoid purpura. § If after a trial of conservative measures the disease process continues, hormonal therapy is indicated.…”