A Case of Erythema Multiforme Developing after Exposure to Glyphosate Surfactant Herbicide and Alachlor.
- Author:
Jung Woong SHIN
1
;
Hyuk KWON
;
Sung Yul LEE
;
Kyu Uang WHANG
;
Jong Suk LEE
;
Young Lip PARK
;
Moon Kyun CHO
;
Sang Hoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang Universiy, Cheonan, Korea. dermsung@schch.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Alachlor;
Erythema multiforme;
Glyphosate Suractant Herbicide
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Acetamides;
Acetanilides;
Acidosis;
Diarrhea;
Dyspnea;
Erythema;
Erythema Multiforme;
Glycine;
Humans;
Hypotension;
Intestinal Mucosa;
Paraquat;
Poaceae;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(3):322-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Glyphosate surfactant herbicide (N-Phosphonomethyl glycine) is a nonselective herbicide used and studied worldwide because it is less toxic than paraquat is. Alachlor, an acetanilide agrichemical, is a herbicide that is selectively absorbed in the young buds of gramineae weeds. The selective functional mechanism of alachlor is not clear, but it is known to disturb the physio-chemical response. Human abuse can lead to intoxication and injury of the intestinal mucosa, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, dyspnea, metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, and death. The authors diagnosed a rare case of erythema multiforme without systemic symptoms.
