Author/Authors :
Özden, Müge Güler Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Denizli, Hilal Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Aydın, Fatma Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Şentürk, Nilgün Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Cantürk, Tayyar Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey , Turanlı, Ahmet Yaşar Ondokuz Mayis University - Medical Faculty - Department of Dermatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Herbal remedies for cosmetic and health-promoting purposes are getting more popular in worldwide. The Compositae (Asteraceae) family of plants is currently an important cause of allergic plant contact dermatitis in Europe. A 55-year-old woman presented with erythema, edema and vesiculobullous lesions over her knees caused by Chamomile. Patch testing with chamomile was positive. The patient has been diagnosed as allergic contact dermatitis. We report a first case of contact dermatitis caused by German chamomile from our country.
