The conifer – balsam of Peru connection discussed – Systemic Contact Dermatitis

Systemic contact dermatitis is a systemic response to an allergen in a previously sensitized individual.  This article presents a case of a woman with ‘dyshidrotic hand eczema’ who developed blisters after eating chocolate.  She also had fever and an elevated immune cell count.  This patient benefited from a BOP-reduced diet.

…”many of the components of BP can be present as unrecognized, ‘‘hidden’’ allergens in different food items.” … ” Patients with BP contact allergy are often allergic to colophonium, balsam of Tolu, wood tar, turpentine, styrax or propolis, all of which can contain similar or related allergens.”

Conifers (evergreens, pine trees) are sources of colophonium.

http://medicaljournals.se/acta/content/download.php?doi=10.1080/00015550310016599

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