Document ID (ISN) | 109379 |
CIS number |
09-408 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
Year |
2009 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Ackermann L., Aalto-Korte K., Jolanki R., Alanko K. |
Title |
Occupational allergic contract dermatitis from cinnamon including one case from airborne exposure |
Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2009, Vol.60, No.2, p.96-99. 24 ref. |
Abstract |
This article reports cases of occupational allergic contact dermatitis and contact allergy from cinnamon based on patient records from two dermatological clinics in Helsinki, Finland. Six patients with delayed contact allergy to cinnamon were identified. Five of the patients showed positive reactions to cinnamal alone and in fragrance mix I in skin tests. Occupational contact allergy to cinnamon is rare but needs to be considered in workers handling food. Cinnamal is likely to be the main allergen in cinnamon. |
Descriptors (primary) |
cinnamaldehyde; allergens; risk factors; food additives; skin diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
spices; airborne dust; sensitization dermatitis; skin tests; Finland; eczema; case study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Finland |
Subject(s) |
Food, beverage and tobacco industries Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes Skin diseases
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