Korean J Occup Environ Med.
2004 Jun;16(2):220-226.
Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood
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- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Korea. oem@medimail.co.kr
Abstract
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BACKGROUND: Woods are capable of causing allergic or irritant contact dermatitis which typically occurs on exposed areas. Because Bolivian rosewood exclusively contains the strong sensitizer R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione, an increasing number of cases of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis has been reported.
CASE REPORT
A 49-year-old, male, wood worker, who handled a variety of woods, developed allergic contact dermatitis. A patch test confirmed a positive reaction to one of the exotic woods, Bolivian rosewood. Allergens found in Bolivian rosewood caused this patient's dermatitis, which cleared when he avoided this wood.
CONCLUSION
Exotic woods such as Bolivian rosewood can induce occupational contact dermatitis. Measures to lower the incidence of work-related dermatitis are needed in the workplace. Especially, when cutting or sanding woods, workers should wear proper personal protection.
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