Pustular allergic contact dermatitis caused by colophonium in depilatory wax

Abstract

topical glucocorticoids treatments, the skin lesions resolved quickly. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ACD caused by moxibustion. Due to the worldwide application of moxibustion as a TCM treatment, both patients and doctors should be aware of severe allergic reactions related to its use.

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

“…3 We noticed the co-occurrence of positive prick and patch testing for plant allergens and, therefore, the co-occurrence of immediate-type and delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions to plants. 3,5,9 In conclusion, this is the first case of PCD to aromatic herbs…”

“…Lesional skin facilitates the penetration of high molecular weight proteins, and thus pre‐existing atopic dermatitis is a risk factor for developing PCD 3 . We noticed the co‐occurrence of positive prick and patch testing for plant allergens and, therefore, the co‐occurrence of immediate‐type and delayed‐type hypersensitivity reactions to plants 3,5,9 …”

“…5 Respiratory symptoms provoked by the same agent while inhaled are quite common in patients with PCD. 6 Pustular ACD is rare and has been reported with fragrances, colophonium, rubber additives, textile dyes, triethanolamine and benzoic acid, [7][8][9][10][11] confirmed by pustular patch test reactions. 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.…”

Pustular allergic contact dermatitis of the dorsum of hands related to rubber gloves additives

“…Pustular allergic contact dermatitis is a rare clinical presentation, for which involvement of the dorsum of hands is unusual. Various allergens have been reported as triggers, but never thiurams nor dithiocarbamates 1‐4 . We report a case of pustular contact dermatitis of the dorsum of the hand induced by rubber vulcanization accelerators of latex gloves.…”

“…Various allergens have been reported as triggers, but never thiurams nor dithiocarbamates. [1][2][3][4] We report a case of pustular contact dermatitis of the dorsum of the hand induced by rubber vulcanization accelerators of latex gloves.…”