Propolis‐induced Erythroderma

Erythroderma/exfoliative dermatitis: a synopsis

“…The inventory of drugs causing erythroderma/exfoliative dermatitis is increasing; 2–9,37–47 however, the most common are shown in Table 2.…”

What's the “buzz” about propolis? Propolis‐induced systemic contact dermatitis

“…Propolis was almost exclusively an occupational contact allergen in bee‐keepers until recently, when the number of cases of propolis‐induced allergic reactions (localized allergic contact dermatitis, cutaneous reactions, and, less frequently, systemic reactions) increased. This increase in propolis‐related adverse events is attributed to the growing popularity of “natural products”, which are generally perceived by consumers as safe and without side‐effects.…”

“…Propolis, which is a lipophilic resinous substance collected by bees, is used in folk remedies, cosmetics, and personal care products . There are many examples of propolis causing localized allergic contact dermatitis, whereas documented systemic reactions are seen less frequently . Here, we report a patient using topical and oral propolis who presented with systemic allergic dermatitis.…”

“…1 There are many examples of propolis causing localized allergic contact dermatitis, whereas documented systemic reactions are seen less frequently. [2][3][4] Here, we report a patient using topical and oral propolis who presented with systemic allergic dermatitis.…”

Senile erythroderma with hyper IgE: an independent and novel disease form

“…The average age is 52 to 57 years, including those in 80s [ 1 2 ]. One study reported a unique case of erythroderma caused by propolis [ 3 ]—a food product produced by honeybees. Steroid withdrawal erythroderma [ 4 ] has been reported; as it is caused by medical care, it is called iatrogenic.…”