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Rev Cent Dermatol Pascua 2006; 15 (2)

Occupational contact dermatitis of allergen type by Alstroemeria. A case report

Romero PLA, Moreno AG, Machado CA

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 95-98
PDF size: 122.16 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Alstroemeria, also known as “lily”, is a very popular decorative flower commonly found in flower arrangements. It grows in areas with template weather and it is native from Central and South America. Three types of allergens are known: Tuliposid A, B and D. These allergens are bacteriotoxic and fungitoxic substances that are found in their natural form on plants from the Alstroemeriaceae and Liliaceae families. In order to develop contact dermatitis to these plants, it is required at least 6 years of direct exposure with the allergen. Clinically, it is characterized by eritema, cracking and hyperkeratosis with hypersensitivity, rash or pain on the tip of the thumb, index and middle finger of the dominant hand. Two cases of florist with such dermatosis are presented.


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