Allergic reactions to insect secretions.

Abstract

Some products derived from insects can induce allergic reactions. The main characteristics of some products from honeybees, cochineal and silkworms are summarised here. We review allergic reactions from honey-derived products (propolis, wax, royal jelly), from cochineal products (shellac and carmine) and from silk : clinical features, allergological investigations and allergens if they are known.

• Authors: Catherine Pecquet
• Journal: European journal of dermatology : EJD (Eur J Dermatol) 2013 Nov-Dec Vol. 23 Issue 6 Pg. 767-73 ISSN: 1952-4013 [Electronic] France
• PMID: 24449611 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Cosmetics
• Fatty Acids
• Resins, Plant
• Silk
• Waxes
• beeswax
• shellac
• Propolis
• Carmine
• royal jelly

Topics

• Animals
• Carmine (adverse effects)
• Cosmetics (adverse effects)
• Fatty Acids (immunology)
• Honey (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Hypersensitivity (immunology)
• Insecta
• Occupational Exposure (adverse effects)
• Propolis (immunology)
• Resins, Plant (adverse effects)
• Silk (immunology)
• Waxes (adverse effects)