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

Contact Dermatitis. 2001 May;44(5):310-1.

Authors

C J Le Coz¹, J P Lepoittevin

Affiliation

¹ Unité de Dermato-Allergologie, Dermatoses Professionelles & Photobiologie, Clinique Dermatologique des Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France.

PMID: 11379984

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

Allergens
Plant Oils
Sesquiterpenes
cyclocostunolide
costus absolute