Contact sensitivity to unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil.
A case of contact sensitivity to the unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil is reported. An ointment composed of 60% sesame oil was used for the treatment of a burn on the forearm. 10 days later, contact dermatitis developed. The allergens were shown to be sasamin and sesamolin, which are unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil.
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012715:Sesame Oil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
D010938:Plant Oils; D012715:Sesame Oil