Table 2. Classification of glucocorticosteroid substance classes with regard to possible cross-reactions when used locally or systemically, including model substance for testing. Modified from [21].
| A | B | C | D1 | D2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Hydrocortisone | Triamcinolon acetonide | Betamethasone | Betamethasone diproprionate | Methylprednisolone aceponate |
| Test substance | Tixocortol | Budesonide | - | Clobetasol | Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate |
| Local | Hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone acetate Methylprednisolone Prednisolone Tixocortol |
Amcinonide Fluocinolone Halcinonide Fluocinolone Triamcinolone acetonide/ diacetate |
Dexamethasone | Clobetasol proprionate Betamethasone depropionate/valerate Fluticasone Mometasone Clobetasol |
Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate Hydrocortisone valerate Hydrocortisone buteparate Hydrocortisone butyrate Prednicarbate |
| Oral | Cloprednol Methylprednisolone Prednisone Prednisolone |
Budesonide Triamcinolone |
Betamethasone Dexamethasone |
Betamethasone | Hydrocortisone |