[Contact allergy caused by poison ivy (Toxicodendron spp].
Within 3 days two female patients presented with an eruption featuring erythema, edema, vesicles and bullae. We suspected poison ivy allergy which was subsequently proven by history and positive patch tests. In Germany the risk of specific hypersensitivity to Toxicodendron species is low, since the distribution of such plants is confined to botanical gardens. Other species belonging to the family of Anacardiaceae contain urushiols as well (e.g., mango, cashew) and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Hautklinik, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel.
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Hausen
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D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D011040:Dermatitis, Toxicodendron / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012882:Skin Tests; D013997:Time Factors
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008775:Methylprednisolone