Pityriasis rosea-like eruptions due to mustard oil application.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2005 Jul-Aug; 71(4): 282-4
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-51957
ABSTRACT
A young man employed in a construction company, presented with cutaneous lesions clinically simulating pityriasis rosea. Satisfactory and complete response to corticosteroids and antihistamines was followed by recurrence. Multiple recurrences within a short span of time arose a suspicion of alternative diagnosis. Site visit helped us to rule out occupational contact dermatitis. Further history taking revealed that he was recently using mustard oil for body massage. Subsequent patch testing confirmed contact hypersensitivity to mustard oil. Avoidance of the contact with mustard oil arrested appearance of further skin lesions. We stress the importance of taking a good history in clinical practice in disclosing a possible contactant.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Severity of Illness Index
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Plant Oils
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Humans
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Male
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Patch Tests
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Prednisolone
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Follow-Up Studies
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Pityriasis Rosea
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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Risk Assessment
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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