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Allergic contact dermatitis to nasturtium.

S P Diamond1, S G Wiener, J G Marks

  • 1Division of Dermatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Mustard oil, found in plants like nasturtium, can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Suspect nasturtium in hand dermatitis cases, especially after plant handling.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Botany

Background:

  • Mustard oil is a known skin irritant found in various plants.
  • Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin reaction.
  • Plant-induced dermatitis is a significant clinical concern.

Observation:

  • Nasturtium plants contain mustard oil.
  • Exposure to plants can lead to hand dermatitis.
  • Mustard oil's role in allergic reactions is being investigated.

Findings:

  • Mustard oil is capable of causing allergic contact dermatitis.
  • Nasturtium should be recognized as a plant that can induce this condition.
  • Clinical suspicion of nasturtium is warranted in plant-handling patients with hand dermatitis.

Implications:

  • Dermatologists should consider nasturtium in the differential diagnosis of hand dermatitis.
  • Increased awareness of plant-derived allergens is crucial for prevention.
  • Further research into plant-based contact allergens is needed.

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