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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-90 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Contact Dermatitis |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Dermatology
Keywords
- allergic contact dermatitis
- herbal remedies
- mastic
- medicaments
- myrrh
- Tieh Ta Yao Gin
- traditional Chinese medicine