A case of contact dermatitis due to oak moss.
- Author:
Ki Hong LEE
;
Ki Bum MYUNG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Oak moss;
Contact dermatitis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dermatitis, Contact*;
Female;
Humans;
Lichens;
Patch Tests
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1992;30(3):377-380
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Oak moss is a lichen extract obtained from Evernia prunastri and Pseudovernia furfuracea. It is the potent,ial allergen in contact dermatitis to perfumes. Sensitivity to oak moss has been atributed mainly to atranorin, evernic acid, usnic acid and fumarprotocetraric acid. We report a 44-year-old female patient presenting with features of contact dermatitis due to oak moss in perfumes. Patch test results revealed positive reactions to fragrance mix, oak moss, atranorin and evernic acid.
