Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by basil (Ocimum basilicum)

First case of occupational protein contact dermatitis to aromatic herbs with pustular allergic contact dermatitis to plants

“…In the case of our patient, pustular ACD to aromatic herbs is possible as at least ACD to rosemary, thyme, basil and lavender has previously been described and confirmed by patch testing. [12][13][14] However, considering the pustular patch test reactions to compositae in this case, the most relevant cause of the pustular ACD was likely the occupational exposure to a broad variety of plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, including lettuce, endives and artichokes.…”

Prevalence and causative allergens of contact cheilitis in Thailand

“…There is only one documented case in the literature of occupational allergic contact dermatitis from basil, suggesting that eugenol present in basil may play a role in contact sensitization. 33 Black galingale, also known as Thai ginseng, is used in Thai medicine due to its various biological activities. 34 Although many compounds have been isolated from black galingale, this was the first case showing an allergic reaction to it.…”

“…Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ), belonging to the Lamiaceae family found in tropical countries, is another herb that can cause cheilitis. There is only one documented case in the literature of occupational allergic contact dermatitis from basil, suggesting that eugenol present in basil may play a role in contact sensitization 33 . Black galingale, also known as Thai ginseng, is used in Thai medicine due to its various biological activities 34 .…”