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Bulb dermatitis
Author(s) -
Bruynzeel Derk P.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1997.tb00042.x
Subject(s) - sensitization , irritation , dermatology , itching , medicine , patch testing , calcium oxalate crystals , bulb , irritant contact dermatitis , contact dermatitis , skin irritation , allergic contact dermatitis , allergen , calcium oxalate , traditional medicine , allergy , biology , botany , immunology , calcium
The irritant and allergenic properties of the most important flower bulbs are described, as well as the clinical symptoms they cause. The tulip contains the allergen tulipalin A: sensitization and irritation are responsible for the development of tulip fingers. The same clinical picture can be caused by Alliums like the onion and garlic. The narcissus causes lily rash, a dermatitis rarely caused by sensitization. The hyacinth evokes itching in practically everyone: an irritant reaction caused by calcium oxalate crystals. Patch testing is complicated as the allergens are not all identified.