Dhobie Mark Dermatitis

Abstract

lotion to the face only with his fingers. The contact type dermatitis appeared on the face and hands, while the acneform flare-up was localized to the face. It is possible that the primary dermatitis sets the reaction type or pattern for the sulfathiazole eruption or that sulfathiazole sensitization manifests itself as a Herxheimer-like exacerbation of the original eruption. Manifestations of this type have been noted by a num¬ ber of authors in the treatment of lupus erythematosus with various sulfonamide compounds.1" It is to he noted that at the time of primary sensiti¬ zation with sulfathiazole by local cutaneous application of the type discussed local manifestations of this sensi¬

Toxic Woods

“…The fruits of the marking-nut tree cause dhobie-mark dermatitis (Livingood et al, 1943;Behl & Captain, 1966). 'The wood contains an acrid juice which causes swelling and irritation, and timber-cutters object to felling it; it is not used' (Gamble, 1902).…”

Airborne contact dermatitis apparently acquired as a result of using pericarp juice from an Indian marking nut as a home remedy to treat patchy hair loss

“…The Indian marking nut is a blackish, glossy nut, approximately 25 to 40 mm in size (Figure ), from which a black tarry sap exudes when the nut is damaged. This sap has been used as an indelible ink for marking clothes, and is recognized as having caused washerman's dermatitis among British soldiers in the 1940s . Marking nut contact dermatitis has been documented mostly in India, as the tree is indigenous to the region .…”

“…This sap has been used as an indelible ink for marking clothes, and is recognized as having caused washerman's dermatitis among British soldiers in the 1940s. 8 Marking nut contact dermatitis has been documented mostly in India, as the tree is indigenous to the region. [9][10][11][12][13] Outside India, cases of contact dermatitis were described involving 16 government postal employees out of 50 exposed, FIGURE 1 Diffuse erythematous rash over the cheeks with oedematous eyelids FIGURE 2 Marking nut with tarry black-coloured sap responsible for contact dermatitis 212 VERMA ET AL.…”

Targetoid skin lesions with marking nut hair dye

“…The hardened sap may leave a black spot on the skin, which could help in diagnosis. [1][2][3][4] Cross-reactions are known within the group. Cashew nut oil, Haitian voodoo dolls, and swizzle sticks made from cashew nut shells have been known to cause sensitization.…”

“…Cashew nut oil, Haitian voodoo dolls, and swizzle sticks made from cashew nut shells have been known to cause sensitization. 2 The allergen can be carried to distant sites such as the face or genitals through hands and may become airborne. 1,3 The Indian marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium) is blackish, glossy, about 25-40 mm in size (Fig.…”