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    • Dermatology
    • Toxicology
    • Allergy

    Background:

    • The marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium) is known for its irritant properties.
    • Dermatitis can manifest with various symptoms including edema and hyperpigmentation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the dermatological effects of marking nut exposure in adolescent patients.
    • To confirm the irritant potential of the marking nut through patch testing.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of two patients presenting with severe dermatitis after contact with marking nut.
    • Performance of patch tests using marking nut extract on affected patients and healthy controls.

    Main Results:

    • Both patients developed severe facial and hand dermatitis with edema and hyperpigmentation.
    • Patch tests elicited a positive reaction (bulla with hyperpigmentation) in both patients and all five controls.

    Conclusions:

    • The marking nut is a potent irritant causing severe contact dermatitis.
    • Widespread reactivity suggests a strong irritant, rather than a specific allergic, mechanism.