Erythema multiforme due to contact with laurel oil.

Abstract

Erythema multiforme is a relatively common skin disorder. The best known cause is herpes simplex virus infection. We report the first case of erythema multiforme due to contact with laurel oil. The diagnosis was confirmed by the positive patch test to laurel oil, the histopathological studies of the lesions and the histopathological studies of the positive patch test to laurel oil.

• Authors: G I Athanasiadis, F Pfab, A Klein, M Braun-Falco, J Ring, M Ollert
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 57 Issue 2 Pg. 116-8 (Aug 2007) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 17627652 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Sesquiterpenes
• laurel oil

Topics

• Allergens (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Erythema Multiforme (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Leg (pathology)
• Middle Aged
• Patch Tests
• Sesquiterpenes (adverse effects)
• Severity of Illness Index