| Literature DB >> 139250 |
B Friis, N Hjorth, J T Vail, J C Mitchell.
Abstract
In two cases, occupational contact dermatitis was found to be due to chicory (Cichorium) used as a salad plant. In one of the two cases, contact sensitivity to letuce (Lactuca) was also observed. The sesquiterpene lactones of the plant may be the allergens.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID: 139250 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1975.tb05444.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Contact Dermatitis ISSN: 0105-1873 Impact factor: 6.600