Occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to Eucalyptus cinerea

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Eucalyptus is commonly used in flower arrangements as greenery. Oil derived from the plant is frequently used in aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals due to its anti-bacterial and immunomodulatory properties.1, 2 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) due to eucalyptus is uncommon but may present as severe cutaneous reactions. We present two rare cases of female florists with ACD to eucalyptus plants.
Original languageEnglish
Book seriesContact Dermatitis
Volume90
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)187-189
Number of pages3
ISSN0105-1873
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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  • allergic contact dermatitis, case report, contact allergy, eucalyptus, face, florist, plants

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