Allergic contact dermatitis due to a Chinese orthopaedic solution Tieh Ta Yao Gin

T. Y. Lee, T. H. Lam

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Abstract

3 cases of contact dermatitis due to a Chinese herbal orthopaedic solution Tieh Ta Yao Gin and its putative ingredients are reported. Patch testing demonstrated allergy to mastic and myrrh. natural gum resins widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve pain and swelling due to traumatic injury.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)89-90
Number of pages2
JournalContact Dermatitis
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Dermatology

Keywords

  • allergic contact dermatitis
  • herbal remedies
  • mastic
  • medicaments
  • myrrh
  • Tieh Ta Yao Gin
  • traditional Chinese medicine

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