Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 220-226, 2004.
Artigo
em 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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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Madeira
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Testes do Emplastro
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Alérgenos
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Incidência
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Eritema Multiforme
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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato
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Dióxido de Silício
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Dermatite
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Dermatite de Contato
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Eritema
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Bolívia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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