title: A study of dermatitis in the lacquerware industry.
abstract: Contact dermatitis from lacquer has been documented. The causative agent is a resin from a lacquer tree that can induce either irritation or sensitization. Thai and Japanese lacquer trees are 2 distinct species but are both members of the Anacardiaceae family. We report 3 cases of contact dermatitis from Thai lacquer resin. Observation and study of the lacquer plantation and working process at the factory were made to elucidate the aetiology of the dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kullavanijaya
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ophaswongse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007764:Lacquer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D012116:Resins, Plant