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Asteraceae Dermatitis: Everyday Plants With Allergenic Potential
Carly E Wallace1, Dirk M Elston1
1Dr. Wallace is from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. Dr. Elston is from the Department of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Abstract:
The Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) family of plants is the second largest family of flowering plants, accounting for 10% of all flowers as well as numerous herbs, weeds, and vegetables. In North America, Asteraceae dermatitis classically manifests as seasonal allergic contact dermatitis, often localized to the upper extremities. This review explores the etiology, cutaneous manifestations, and management of Asteraceae dermatitis.
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