Systemic contact dermatitis--kids and ketchup.

Abstract

Systemic manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis due to consumption of foods containing balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae)-associated chemicals have recently been reported in children. We present seven children with widespread, recalcitrant dermatitis who experienced 60-80% clearance after initiating a diet low in balsam of Peru, specifically the tomato product ketchup. Furthermore, because we have observed a high prevalence of ketchup in our pediatric patients' diets, we recommend consideration of moderate consumption of this product in patients with recalcitrant widespread dermatitis.

• Authors: Elise M Herro, Sharon E Jacob
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2013 May-Jun Vol. 30 Issue 3 Pg. e32-3 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22299798 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Chemical References

• Balsams
• Peruvian balsam

Topics

• Balsams (adverse effects)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Dermatitis, Contact (diet therapy, etiology)
• Female
• Food Hypersensitivity (diet therapy, etiology)
• Humans
• Solanum lycopersicum (adverse effects)
• Male
• Myroxylon (adverse effects)