PubMed · 139250
Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce).
Abstract
In two cases, occupational contact dermatitis was found to be due to chicory (Cichorium) used as a salad plant. In one of the two cases, contact sensitivity to letuce (Lactuca) was also observed. The sesquiterpene lactones of the plant may be the allergens.
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B Friis, N Hjorth, J T Vail, J C Mitchell. 1975. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce).. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1975.tb05444.x
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