| Document ID (ISN) | 72803 |
| CIS number |
99-871 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Paulsen E., Skov P.S., Andersen K.E. |
| Title |
Immediate skin and mucosal symptoms from pot plants and vegetables in gardeners and greenhouse workers |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1998, Vol.39, No.4, p.166-170. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
Short-lived occupational skin symptoms of an irritant or urticarial nature were commonly reported among 253 gardeners and greenhouse workers. In tests for immediate skin and mucosal symptoms, 33% of those tested had at least one positive reaction, and a family history of, or personal, atopy was significantly more prevalent among these workers compared to those with negative reactions. Positive histamine release tests indicated a possible immunologic aetiology in reactions to some species of plants. Because of the high prevalence of short-lived skin symptoms and because contact urticaria may present itself as a dermatitis, it is recommended that patch tests should be supplemented with tests for immediate reactions. Topics: allergy tests; eczema; epidemiologic study; flower and perfume-plant growing; histamine release; horticulture; hypersensitivity; irritation; plants; skin allergies; skin tests; urticaria. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
plants; irritation; horticulture; flower and perfume-plant growing; skin allergies |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
eczema; urticaria; epidemiologic study; hypersensitivity; allergy tests; skin tests; histamine release |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Denmark |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Allergies
Skin diseases
|
