An outbreak of contact dermatitis from Rhus verniciflua (Toxicodendron vernicifluum).
Case reports are described of individuals who developed acute contact dermatitis after contact with the resin from the Rhus verniciflua (Toxidendron vernicifluum). Potential problems from possible extensive urban planting of this species are discussed.
D002396:Catechols / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007764:Lacquer; D008297:Male; D010150:Paint; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014197:Trees
D002396:Catechols; D012116:Resins, Plant; C003747:urushiol