Abstract
A case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a 24-year-old woman is described. A severe eruption of vasculitis occurred after placebo-controlled oral challenge with 50 mg ponceau. The patient was asked to adhere to a diet free from food additives, and the vasculitis faded after a period of 2 months.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Azo Compounds / adverse effects
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Female
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Food Additives / adverse effects*
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Food Coloring Agents / adverse effects
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Humans
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Naphthalenesulfonates
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Tartrazine / adverse effects
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / chemically induced*
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / diet therapy
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / pathology
Substances
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Azo Compounds
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Food Additives
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Food Coloring Agents
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Naphthalenesulfonates
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Tartrazine
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ponceau 4R