Korean J Dermatol.  1989 Aug;27(4):425-429.

A Case of Erythema Multiforme - like Eruptions due to Contact with Lacquer Tree

Abstract

Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis presents usually eczematous process or occasionally noneczematous lesions like in this case. We report a case of erythema rnultiforme-like eruptions in a 40-year-old female who presented multiple iris or annular shaped maculopapular eruptions on both hands and forearms after contact of lacquer tree. Being performed with standard patch test screening series, lacquer tree extracts and urushiol, she showed significant reactions to the lacquer tree and urushiol. Histopathologic findings showed both features of erythema multiforme and suh acute contact dermatitis.

Keyword

Erythema multiforme like eruptions; Lacquer tree

MeSH Terms

Adult
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
Dermatitis, Contact
Erythema Multiforme*
Erythema*
Female
Forearm
Hand
Humans
Iris
Lacquer*
Mass Screening
Patch Tests
Trees*
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