Mango dermatitis: Allergic contact dermatitis to Mangifera indica |
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Authors: | Megan L Calvert Ivan Robertson Hema Samaratunga |
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Institution: | Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia |
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Abstract: | ‘Mango Dermatitis’ is the common term given to allergic contact dermatitis to the sap or skin of the fruit of Mangifera indica. Four patients presented with urticaria and eczematous rash following exposure to mangoes or the trees. Patch testing with diluted sap, crushed leaf, crushed stem and fruit skin was strongly positive. |
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Keywords: | Anacardiaceae poison ivy dermatitis Rhus dermatitis Toxicodendron dermatitis |
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