Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine which constituent compounds of Melaleuca oil are responsible for allergic contact eczema in seven patients who became sensitized. METHODS: The seven patients were patch tested with Finn Chambers to a 1% solution (vol/vol) of melaleuca oil and 1% solutions (vol/vol) of 11 constituent compounds. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | T E Knight, B M Hausen |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 30
Issue 3
Pg. 423-7
(Mar 1994)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8113455
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
- Phytotherapy
- Plant Oils
(adverse effects, chemistry, therapeutic use)
- Trees
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