title: [Allergic contact dermatitis caused by propolis].
abstract: The present paper describes several individual cases of contact dermatitis in patients using propolis as a component of various cosmetic products, listing the most frequently sensitizing constituents of propolis. It also reports the existence of a cross-reaction between the components of Peruvian balsam and propolis constituents.
authors.affiliation: Katedra farmakognozie Farmaceutické fakulty University Karlovy, Hradec Králové.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tůmová
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pasavová
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000737:chemistry; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011429:Propolis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics; D011429:Propolis