A Case of Erythema Multiforme - like Eruptions due to Contact with Lacquer Tree.
- Author:
Mi Sook CHANG
;
Hyung Ok KIM
;
Chung Won KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Erythema multiforme like eruptions;
Lacquer tree
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Erythema Multiforme*;
Erythema*;
Female;
Forearm;
Hand;
Humans;
Iris;
Lacquer*;
Mass Screening;
Patch Tests;
Trees*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1989;27(4):425-429
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis presents usually eczematous process or occasionally noneczematous lesions like in this case. We report a case of erythema rnultiforme-like eruptions in a 40-year-old female who presented multiple iris or annular shaped maculopapular eruptions on both hands and forearms after contact of lacquer tree. Being performed with standard patch test screening series, lacquer tree extracts and urushiol, she showed significant reactions to the lacquer tree and urushiol. Histopathologic findings showed both features of erythema multiforme and suh acute contact dermatitis.