Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood.
- Author:
Joo Youn SHIN
1
;
Yun Chul HONG
;
Jong Han LEEM
;
Shin Goo PARK
;
Jee Na LEE
;
Hwan Chul KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Korea. oem@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Occupational;
Machaerium Scleroxylon;
Rosewood;
Wood worker
- MeSH:
Allergens;
Dermatitis;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Erythema Multiforme*;
Erythema*;
Humans;
Incidence;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Patch Tests;
Silicon Dioxide;
Wood
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2004;16(2):220-226
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Woods are capable of causing allergic or irritant contact dermatitis which typically occurs on exposed areas. Because Bolivian rosewood exclusively contains the strong sensitizer R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione, an increasing number of cases of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis has been reported. CASE REPORT: A 49-year-old, male, wood worker, who handled a variety of woods, developed allergic contact dermatitis. A patch test confirmed a positive reaction to one of the exotic woods, Bolivian rosewood. Allergens found in Bolivian rosewood caused this patient's dermatitis, which cleared when he avoided this wood. CONCLUSION: Exotic woods such as Bolivian rosewood can induce occupational contact dermatitis. Measures to lower the incidence of work-related dermatitis are needed in the workplace. Especially, when cutting or sanding woods, workers should wear proper personal protection.
