Allergic contact dermatitis from exposure to Grevillea robusta in New Zealand |
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Authors: | José GB Derraik Marius Rademaker |
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Institution: | Disease and Vector Research Group, Institute for Natural Sciences, Massey University, Auckland and;Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | There are a number of reports in the literature of allergic contact dermatitis as a result of exposure to the sawdust and plant parts of Grevillea robusta . While this tree is prevalent in New Zealand, there seems to have been no previous published accounts of contact dermatitis, although anecdotal evidence indicates that such cases may be common. Two brief case reports are provided regarding severe phytodermatitis to G. robusta among professional arborists in New Zealand. As with other common plants capable of inducing allergic contact dermatitis, greater awareness among arborists, orchardists, forestry workers, gardeners, and health professionals will likely result in a reduction of cases. |
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Keywords: | Grevillea × 'Robyn Gordon' occupational dermatitis phytodermatitis sawdust Toxicodendron succedaneum |
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