Open AccessKumkum-induced allergic contact dermatitis: Are we missing the actual culprit?
Author(s) -
Ashwini Annabathula,
S. Shanmuga Priya,
CR Srinivas
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_45_17
Subject(s) - patch test , medicine , dermatology , allergic contact dermatitis , allergen , contact dermatitis , patch testing , culprit , allergy , immunology , myocardial infarction
Kumkum, made with turmeric and slaked lime along with colour enhancing dyes is known to cause allergic contact dermatitis. The possible contact allergens in kumkum include turmeric, Sudan-1, 4-aminoazobenzene, brilliant lake red R and cananga oil. We report patch test results among patients with suspected contact hypersensitivity to kumkum.