Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 220-226, 2004.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-70132
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Woods are capable of causing allergic or irritant contact dermatitis which typically occurs on exposed areas. Because Bolivian rosewood exclusively contains the strong sensitizer R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione, an increasing number of cases of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis has been reported. CASE REPORT A 49-year-old, male, wood worker, who handled a variety of woods, developed allergic contact dermatitis. A patch test confirmed a positive reaction to one of the exotic woods, Bolivian rosewood. Allergens found in Bolivian rosewood caused this patient's dermatitis, which cleared when he avoided this wood.CONCLUSION:
Exotic woods such as Bolivian rosewood can induce occupational contact dermatitis. Measures to lower the incidence of work-related dermatitis are needed in the workplace. Especially, when cutting or sanding woods, workers should wear proper personal protection.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Wood
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Patch Tests
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Allergens
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Incidence
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Erythema Multiforme
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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Silicon Dioxide
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Dermatitis
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Dermatitis, Contact
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Erythema
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Bolivia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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