Allergic contact dermatitis caused by sesame oil in a topical Chinese medicine, shi-un-ko

Contact Dermatitis. 2008 Feb;58(2):109. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01175.x.

Abstract

Topical Chinese medicines are used for skin disorders as traditional medicine in Japan. We describe a case of allergic contact dermatitis from a topical Chinese medicine, shi-un-ko.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Sesame Oil / adverse effects*
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Sesame Oil