Occupational erythema-multiforme-like dermatitis from sensitization to costus resinoid, followed by flare-up and systemic contact dermatitis from beta-cyclocostunolide in a chemistry student.

• Authors: C J Le Coz, J P Lepoittevin
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 44 Issue 5 Pg. 310-1 (May 2001) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 11379984 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Plant Oils
• Sesquiterpenes
• cyclocostunolide
• costus absolute

Topics

• Adult
• Allergens (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Dermatitis, Occupational (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Erythema Multiforme (chemically induced, diagnosis, pathology)
• Female
• Hand Dermatoses (chemically induced, diagnosis, pathology)
• Humans
• Patch Tests
• Plant Oils (adverse effects)
• Sesquiterpenes (adverse effects)
• Students