Systemic contact dermatitis induced by Rhus allergens in Korea: exercising caution in the consumption of this nutritious food.
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 46(2): 324-327, 2021 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-32974941
ABSTRACT
Systemic contact dermatitis (SCD) develops when a person who was previously sensitized to an allergen is exposed to the same allergen via the systemic route. In East Asia, the use of lacquer for polishing furniture is common and a part of the traditional culture. Contact exposure to tableware polished with Rhus lacquer may lead to sensitization. In Korea, SCD is commonly observed after systemic exposure to Rhus, a nutritious food item consumed because of the common belief of it improving the immune system. In this study, we reviewed the medical records of 21 Korean patients with SCD caused by Rhus ingestion. We found that the most significant epidemiological factor for SCD was the season of the year. Furthermore, 66.67% of the patients presented with leucocytosis and 23.81% showed increased liver enzyme levels. It is important to educate people on the risks associated with the systemic ingestion of Rhus.
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Asunto principal:
Dermatitis por Toxicodendron
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Rhus
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Dermatitis por Contacto
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Exposición Dietética
Tipo de estudio:
Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como asunto:
Asia
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En
Año:
2021
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Article