Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 220-226, 2004.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| 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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Asunto principal:
Madera
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Pruebas del Parche
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Alérgenos
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Incidencia
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Eritema Multiforme
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Dermatitis Alérgica por Contacto
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Dióxido de Silicio
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Dermatitis
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Dermatitis por Contacto
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Eritema
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Bolivia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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