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Botanical Dermatology: Multimedia
Updated: Nov 20, 2009
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 | Media file 1: Young poison ivy plant Toxicodendron radicans. The leaves of 3 are easily identified. Reprinted with permission from WB Saunders. |
 | Media file 2: Mature poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans. Fruit arises in an axillary position in the angle between the leaf and the branch. |
 | Media file 3: Mature gingko tree, Ginkgo biloba, growing in Frederick, Md. |
 | Media file 4: Ginkgo biloba has a characteristic bilobed leaf. |
 | Media file 5: Daisy flower, Leucanthemum species, with characteristic flower heads of the Asteraceae family. |
 | Media file 6: Finger of a florist with an eczematous plaque caused by sensitivity to tulipalin A, the allergen contained in Peruvian lilies (family Alstroemeria). |
 | Media file 7: Airborne contact dermatitis in a patient who is allergic to sesquiterpene lactones. The involvement of the anterior part of the neck seen here is typically absent in photodermatoses. Courtesy of Dirk Elston, MD. |
 | Media file 8: Irritant reaction on the scrotum after contact with garlic (Allium sativum). Courtesy of Martin Giandoni, MD. Reprinted with permission from Cutis 67: 193, 2001. |
 | Media file 9: Tulipa species (Liliaceae). Reprinted with permission from Cutis (2003;71:347-348). Copyright 2003, Quadrant HealthCom, Inc. |
 | Media file 10: The coverings of tulip bulbs can cause irritant contact dermatitis, and tulipalin A and B can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Reprinted with permission from Cutis (2003;71:347-348). Copyright 2003, Quadrant HealthCom, Inc. |
 | Media file 11: Alstroemeria ligtu (Alstroemeriaceae). Reprinted with permission from WB Saunders. |
 | Media file 12: Primula obconica |
 | Media file 13: Urtica dioica, the common stinging nettle. |
 | Media file 14: Prickly pears, Opuntia species. |
 | Media file 15: Dieffenbachia picta (Araceae), also known as dumb cane. |
 | Media file 16: Daffodils, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, are also known as Lent lilies because they bloom in late March and early April in much of the United States. |
 | Media file 17: Chili peppers, Capsicum annum. |
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Keywords
botanical dermatology, botanicals, plant dermatitis, plants, plant-related dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, immunologic contact urticaria, toxin-mediated contact urticaria, phytophotodermatitis, allergic sensitization, mechanical irritation, chemical irritation, skin reactions, plant reactions, dermatoses, Anacardiaceae, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, urushiol, Asteraceae, Compositae, ragweeds, feverfew, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, dandelions, Alliaceae, Liliaceae, tulips, hyacinths, asparagus, Alstroemeriaceae, Peruvian lily, Primulaceae, colophony, turpentine
