Document ID (ISN) | 68650 |
CIS number |
97-560 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
Year |
1996 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Gallo R., Guarrera M., Hausen B.M. |
Title |
Airborne contact dermatitis from East Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.) |
Bibliographic information |
July 1996, Vol.35, No.1, p.60-61. 7 ref. |
Abstract |
A knifegrinder presented with dermatitis after working on knife handles made from East Indian rosewood. Exposure to the sawdust caused sneezing and coughing, and patch testing produced a positive reaction. The main allergens in the wood were dalbergiones. Results conform the strong irritant and allergic potential of this sawdust. |
Descriptors (primary) |
sensitization dermatitis; wood dust |
Descriptors (secondary) |
skin tests; case study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
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