TY - JOUR
T1 - Allergic contact dermatitis from propolis
AU - Walgrave, Susan E.
AU - Warshaw, Erin M.
AU - Glesne, Lynn A.
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - Propolis is commonly used in cosmetic and medicinal preparations because of its antiseptic, antiinflammatory, and anesthetic properties. Its therapeutic qualities have been well documented. However, 1.2 to 6.6% of patients who are patch-tested for dermatitis are sensitive to propolis. The main allergens are 3-methyl-2-butenyl caffeate and phenylethyl caffeate. Benzyl salicylate and benzyl cinnamate are less frequent sensitizers. Propolis is found in a number of "natural" products, including lip balms, cosmetics, lotions and ointments, shampoos, conditioners, and toothpastes. Dermatologists should consider patch testing with propolis in users of such remedies.
AB - Propolis is commonly used in cosmetic and medicinal preparations because of its antiseptic, antiinflammatory, and anesthetic properties. Its therapeutic qualities have been well documented. However, 1.2 to 6.6% of patients who are patch-tested for dermatitis are sensitive to propolis. The main allergens are 3-methyl-2-butenyl caffeate and phenylethyl caffeate. Benzyl salicylate and benzyl cinnamate are less frequent sensitizers. Propolis is found in a number of "natural" products, including lip balms, cosmetics, lotions and ointments, shampoos, conditioners, and toothpastes. Dermatologists should consider patch testing with propolis in users of such remedies.
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U2 - 10.2310/6620.2005.05019
DO - 10.2310/6620.2005.05019
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16536336
AN - SCOPUS:30144436864
SN - 1710-3568
VL - 16
SP - 209
EP - 215
JO - Dermatitis
JF - Dermatitis
IS - 4
ER -