title: Alstroemeria. A new and potent allergen for florists.
abstract: Alstroemeria (Peruvian or Inca lily) has found particular favor because of its beauty and durability. However, it may induce a dermatitis so severe that workers have to change jobs. The dermatitis is chronic, with fissuring at the tips of the fingers bilaterally. Itching is often a less prominent symptom. Preventative measures are of little benefit, and many floral shops are vanishing the plant.
authors: Stanford University, Menlo Park, California.
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Adams
authors: A D
authors: AD
authors: Daily
authors: R R
authors: RR
authors: Brancaccio
authors: I P
authors: IP
authors: Dhillon
authors: E C
authors: EC
authors: Gendler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D010944:Plants / Q000276:immunology*