Olive oil as a cause of contact allergy in patients with venous eczema, and occupationally.
From 1985 to 1989, 13 cases of contact allergy to olive oil have been identified in the Departments of Dermatology of Kristianstad and Ostersund Hospitals. Known components of olive oil could not be proved to be the cause of the allergy. This high number of patients with contact allergy to olive oil and possible explanations are discussed.
Malmkvist Padoan
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Department of Dermatology, Kristianstad Hospital, Sweden.
Pettersson
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Svensson
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D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000276:immunology; D004485:Eczema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010328:Patch Tests; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013548:Sweden
D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils