Contact Dermatitis Caused by Tanacetum Parthenium
Journal Title: International Journal of Allergy Medications - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
We report the case of a 63-year-old female homemaker with contact dermatitis on her hands caused by extract of Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew). Forty-eight-hour closed patch testing showed positive reactions to sesquiterpene lactone mix (0.1% pet) and extract of Tanacetum parthenium (0.2%). The extract, sesquiterpene lactones of Tanacetum parthenium, is identified as a contact allergen. A member of the chrysanthemum family, feverfew is common worldwide, and there are many products that include extract of sesquiterpene lactones. It is therefore easy to be exposed to sesquiterpene lactones in daily life.
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