Allergic concact dermatitis from chamomile plant

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Özden M. G., Denizli H., Aydın F., Şentürk N., Cantürk T., Turanli A. Y.

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), vol.28, no.1, pp.29-30, 2011 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 28 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2011
• Doi Number: 10.5835/jecm.omu.28.1.008
• Journal Name: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.29-30
• Keywords: Allergic contact dermatitis, Astraceae, Chamomile, Compositae, Herbal, Patch test
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Herbal remedies for cosmetic and health-promoting purposes are getting more popular in worldwide. The Compositae (Asteraceae) family of plants is currently an important cause of allergic plant contact dermatitis in Europe. A 55-year-old woman presented with erythema, edema and vesiculobullous lesions over her knees caused by Chamomile. Patch testing with chamomile was positive. The patient has been diagnosed as allergic contact dermatitis. We report a first case of contact dermatitis caused by German chamomile from our country. © 2011 OMU All rights reserved.