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Published on: June 4, 2017
Plant dermatitis: asian perspective.
Anthony Teik Jin Goon1, Chee Leok Goh
1National Skin Centre, Singapore .
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|February 21, 2012
Summary
Diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis from plants can be challenging. This article focuses on allergic phytodermatitis, a common skin inflammation caused by plants in Asia.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Botany
Background:
- Plant exposure through occupation or recreation is frequent.
- Adverse skin reactions to plants and their derivatives are common.
- Diagnosing plant-induced contact dermatitis presents diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the complexities in diagnosing plant-induced contact dermatitis.
- To focus on allergic contact dermatitis caused by plants, termed allergic phytodermatitis.
- To review allergic phytodermatitis specifically within the Asian context.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical patterns of phytodermatitis.
- Focus on allergic contact dermatitis (allergic phytodermatitis).
- Geographical focus on Asia.
Main Results:
- Phytodermatitis encompasses various clinical presentations including allergic, photoallergic, irritant, and mechanical reactions.
- Allergic phytodermatitis is a significant concern.
- The article specifically addresses allergic phytodermatitis in Asia.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of plant-related skin inflammation requires understanding diverse clinical patterns.
- Allergic phytodermatitis is a key subtype of plant-induced skin reactions.
- Further understanding of allergic phytodermatitis in Asia is warranted.
