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Alantolactone sensitivity in chrysanthemum contact dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
|April 1, 1978
Summary
Occupational chrysanthemum contact dermatitis was linked to alantolactone in Chrysanthemum morifolium. A desensitization attempt was successful, and guinea pigs were sensitized to alantolactone.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Plant Chemistry
Background:
- Occupational contact dermatitis is a common skin condition.
- Chrysanthemum plants are known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals.