Consort contact dermatitis due to oak moss.
An allergic contact dermatitis in a woman was found to be due to oak moss in her husband's after-shave lotion. When routine patch testing reveals a positive reaction, the dermatologist should consider exposure to the antigen not only in the patient but also through contact with the patient's consort.
Held
J L
JL
Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032.
Ruszkowski
A M
AM
Deleo
V A
VA
D000368:Aged; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008011:Lichens; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects
D010476:Perfume; D010936:Plant Extracts