A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Propolis on the Lips and Oral Mucosa.
- Author:
Ji Eun KIM
1
;
Hyewon SHIN
;
Young Suck RO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. romio@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Propolis
- MeSH:
Cheilitis;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;
Lip;
Medicine, Traditional;
Mouth Mucosa;
Propolis;
Stomatitis;
Stomatitis, Aphthous;
Trees;
Urticaria
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(2):199-202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Propolis, also known as 'bee glue' is a wax-like resinous material that is collected from trees by honeybees to protect and repair their hives. This compound is widely used in folk medicine and in the biocosmetic industry for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic properties. Because of its sensitizing activity, a number of cases of allergic contact dermatitis to propolis have been reported. Despite this, very few cases of allergic contact dermatitis specifically on the lips and oral mucosa have been reported thus far. We herein report a rare case of allergic contact dermatitis to propolis, presented with cheilitis and oral mucositis caused by a propolis solution that had been used for the treatment of aphthous ulcer.
