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A study of dermatitis in the lacquerware industry |
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| Authors: | Preya Kullavanijaya Suwirakorn Ophaswongse |
| Affiliation: | Institute of Dermatology, 420/7 Rajavithi Road, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Abstract: | Contact dermatitis from lacquer has been documented. The causative agent is a resin from a lacquer trees that induce either irritation or sensitization. Thai and Japanese lacquer trees 2 distinct species hut are both members of the Anacardiaceae family. We report 3 eases of contact dermatitis from Thai lacquer resin. Observation and study of the lacquer plantation and working process at the factory were made to elucidate the aetiology of the dermatitis. |
| Keywords: | lacquer resin irritant contact dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis occupational Anacardiaceae urushiol Melanorrhoea usitata Toxicodendron |