[Allergic contact dermatitis and oculorhinitis due to tulips]

G Ital Med Lav. 1989 Sep;11(5):241-2.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of occupational allergic contact dermatitis with conjunctivitis and rhinitis due to tulips bulbs is described. The patient, aged 23, was employed in a florist storehouse. The dermatitis, affecting his hands, face, armpits, knees, elbows and ears, was accompanied by a rhinoconjunctivitis. Patch tests made with a tulip thin slice outcome positive results. The appearance, the way of arising and the results of the patch tests suggest the existence of an immediate type immunologic reaction (type I or IgE-dependent hypersensibility).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / diagnosis
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / etiology*
  • Conjunctivitis / diagnosis
  • Conjunctivitis / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Rhinitis / diagnosis
  • Rhinitis / etiology*