[Type I and type IV sensitization to Asparagus officinalis]

Hautarzt. 2004 Apr;55(4):397-8. doi: 10.1007/s00105-004-0717-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis),a member of the Liliaceae family, is a popular vegetable, most commonly eaten in May. A 55-year-old cook presented with seasonal (always in May) recurrent dyshidrosiform hand eczema which prevented him from working. He also reported developing dyspnea and dysphagia after consuming asparagus. Diagnostic allergy testing revealed positive reactions against asparagus in prick-to-prick and epicutaneous patch tests.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Asparagus Plant / immunology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Food Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Hand Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Hand Dermatoses / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests
  • Seasons
  • Skin Tests