Cinnamon allergy in a baker.
Contact dermatitis in bakers is usually irritant in origin, but there are a large number of potential allergens to which bakers can be exposed. A case is presented of allergic hand dermatitis due to cinnamon.
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Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
D000485:Allergens; D002935:Cinnamomum zeylanicum / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005511:Food Handling; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D010328:Patch Tests
D000485:Allergens