Ann Dermatol.  2014 Aug;26(4):524-525. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.524.

Benzoin Spray: Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Its Rosin Content

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. uucm79@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Otolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Benzoin*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Benzoin

Figure

  • Fig. 1 (A) Erythematous lesions with some yellow blisters on the nose and both cheeks. (B) Four days later, the lesions improved.

  • Fig. 2 (A) Reaction on day 2. (B) Results on day 4, showing reactions to colophony (rosin) and sandalwood oil. Right arrow (→): rosin, left arrow (←): sandalwood oil.


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