Autosensitization dermatitis associated with propolis-induced allergic contact dermatitis
Lee, S.Y.; Lee, D.R.; You, C.E.; Park, M.Y.; Son, S.J.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 5(5): 458-460
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 16703784 Document Number: 8342
Propolis is a beehive product known for its anti-inflammatory properties. With its growing use, propolis-induced contact dermatitis is increasing. While the dermatitis mostly occurs on areas directly exposed to propolis, our case presented an additional eczema at a site distant from the primary propolis-induced contact dermatitis twice in the same individual. We diagnosed it as an autosensitization dermatitis associated with propolis-induced allergic contact dermatitis.
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