Air-borne dermatitis from Chrysanthemum--case report with a discussion of diagnostic procedures and therapy

Ann Agric Environ Med. 2014;21(3):531-3. doi: 10.5604/12321966.1120596.

Abstract

Airborne dermatitis belongs to a heterogeneous group of dermatoses of various etiopathology and clinical characteristics. This disease is characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of the uncovered skin exposed to irritants or allergens. Initially skin lesions are transient. The paper presents a description of chrysanthemum growers diagnosed with air-borne dermatitis from chrysanthemum. Etiology, pathomechanism, clinical course, diagnostics and therapeutical methods are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / immunology
  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cetirizine / therapeutic use*
  • Chrysanthemum / chemistry*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Poland

Substances

  • Air Pollutants
  • Allergens
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Methylprednisolone
  • Cetirizine