A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis by Propolis.
- Author:
Eun Young BAE
1
;
Mi Yeon KIM
;
Hyung Ok KIM
;
Young Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. knderma@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Propolis;
Allergic contact dermatitis
- MeSH:
Bees;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Eczema;
Humans;
Patch Tests;
Peru;
Propolis*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(6):788-790
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Propolis or bee glue is a product produced by bees, and has been used as a constituent in folk medicinal remedies in many parts of the world. Although allergic contact dermatitis to propolis is reported occasionally in beekeepers, its major occurrence is in persons who make use of natural- product remedies or of "biocosmetics", many of which are derived from beeswax or contain it. We report a case of non-occupational allergic contact dermatitis derived from the use of propolis ointment in the treatment of eczema. Our patient exhibited a simultaneous positive patch test to propolis and balsam of Peru.
