Tea tree oil dermatitis associated with linear IgA disease.
Tea tree oil dermatitis is an increasingly common finding, reflecting the strong demand for natural remedies and aromatic substances. Linear immunoglobulin A (IgA) disease is a rare acquired subepidermal blistering disorder, characterized by basement membrane zone IgA deposition. We describe a patient in whom linear IgA disease appears to have been precipitated by a contact reaction to tea tree oil.
Perrett
C M
CM
Department of Dermatology, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, UK. conalperrett@hotmail.com
Evans
A V
AV
Russell-Jones
R
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000139:chemically induced*; D020947:Tea Tree Oil / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D020947:Tea Tree Oil