**1.11 Use of steroids in atopic patients**

Atopy is the development of allergic hypersensitive reactions or IgE-mediated reactions. Atopic patients may develop genetic allergic diseases such as asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Atopy usually associated with the inhaled or food allergens. Topical corticosteroids are the major steroids used for atopy over 40 years. Among steroids hydrocortisone is the first to be used.
