Botanical briefs: the mango tree--Mangifera indica L

McGovern, T.W.; LaWarre, S.; McGovern, T.W; LaWarre, S

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Botanical briefs: the mango tree--Mangifera indica L

McGovern, T.W.; LaWarre, S.

Cutis 67(5): 365-366

2001

ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162

PMID: 11381849

Document Number: 538721

This paper discusses the clinical importance and cutaneous manifestations of mango-induced contact dermatitis, as well as the mango plant (M. indica) parts that potentially cause dermatitis. The family, nomenclature, distribution, identifying features and plant facts, and allergens of the plant are described.