Abstract
Carmine is a widely used "natural" food additive that has been reported to provoke both an immediate hypersensitivity and a delayed systemic response with cutaneous expression. Systemic contact dermatitis describes the hypersensitivity reaction following systemic re-exposure of the inciting allergen in previously sensitized individuals. In individuals with recalcitrant dermatitis and a positive carmine intolerance history and/or patch test, it is important to consider a trial topical and dietary elimination of carmine-associated products and foods.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 244-249 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Dermatitis |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2018 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Dermatology