Contact dermatitis from Primula obconica Hance

Contact Dermatitis. 1987 Apr;16(4):195-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1987.tb01423.x.

Abstract

15 cases of contact dermatitis to Primula obconica Hance are reported, 14 female and 1 male. None were of occupational origin. The incidence among our patients increased from 0.45 to 3.4% when we included an ether extract of primula in our standard series. A doubtful patch test reaction was found in 19.6% of the patients tested. Active sensitization was observed in 5 of 20 patients retested 1-16 months later.

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plants*
  • Spain