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Successful identification of the species of the semipetrified amber medicinal resin benzoin using molecular diagnostic technology. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2943. [PMID: 36808137 PMCID: PMC9941088 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30034-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Benzoin is an incomplete lithified resin secreted from the trunk of the Styrax Linn. that is known as "semipetrified amber" and has been widely used in medicine due to its blood circulation-promoting and pain-relieving properties. However, the lack of an effective species identification method due to the numerous sources of benzoin resin and the difficulty of DNA extraction has led to the uncertainty of species of benzoin in the trade process. Here, we report the successful extraction of DNA from benzoin resin containing bark-like residues and the evaluation of commercially available benzoin species using molecular diagnostic techniques. By performing a BLAST alignment of ITS2 primary sequences and homology prediction analysis of ITS2 secondary structures, we found that commercially available benzoin species were derived from Styrax tonkinensis (Pierre) Craib ex Hart. and Styrax japonicus Sieb. et Zucc. of the genus Styrax Linn. In addition, some of the benzoin samples were mixed with plant tissues from other genera, accounting for 29.6%. Therefore, this study provides a new method to solve the problem of species identification of semipetrified amber benzoin using information from bark residues.
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Navarro-Triviño FJ, Ruiz-Villaverde R. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Benjuí extract in a natural cosmetic cream. Contact Dermatitis 2021; 85:698-699. [PMID: 34240746 DOI: 10.1111/cod.13931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Francisco José Navarro-Triviño
- Department of Contact Eczema and Immunoallergic Diseases, Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain
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In more recent years, the use of medical adhesives in lieu of sutures or staples has become increasingly common for the closure of post-surgical and traumatic incisions in areas of the skin where tension is low. While medical adhesives possess many advantages and little risk of adverse side effects, there are increasing numbers of accounts in the medical literature of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by specific components contained within the medical adhesives. The goal of this paper is to provide physicians with a differential diagnosis when faced with complications after the use of medical adhesives for wound closure. Additionally, this paper aims to delineate the differences among the most commonly used adhesives, provide a rationale for assessing an individual’s personal risk of developing ACD, and to highlight the unique advantages and disadvantages of each adhesive. Dermabond® appears to be the most versatile adhesive with the lowest risk of ACD. However, because of its high cost, it may not be appropriate for all patients. While Mastisol® can only be utilized in combination with a dressing, such as Steri-Strips®, it is much more affordable than Dermabond and is still capable of providing an effective wound closure. Due to these factors, it is our recommendation that Dermabond is considered the first-line medical adhesive due to its versatility and strength, while Mastisol can be readily employed in situations with financial consideration. As the number of patients treated with medical adhesives continues to grow, physicians should anticipate an increase in the number of cases of ACD secondary to adhesive sensitization. It is imperative for physicians to be able to differentiate between a case of ACD and another potentially more serious complication, such as cellulitis. We hope that this paper will assist providers in distinguishing adhesive-induced ACD and other complications, identifying patients at risk of ACD from adhesive use, and provide a basis for which adhesives are most appropriate for any given patient.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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Mizutani H, Nixon RL. The Australian Baseline Series. Contact Dermatitis 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36335-2_68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Adverse Skin Reactions to Plants and Plant Products. Contact Dermatitis 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36335-2_88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Contact Dermatitis From Gum Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) and Gum Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) in Mastisol-Allergic Patients. Dermatitis 2020; 32:430-436. [PMID: 33273244 DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mastisol Liquid Adhesive is widely used on the skin, especially after surgical procedures. It contains gum mastic, gum storax, methyl salicylate, and ethanol. OBJECTIVE The aims of the study were to review our experience patch testing patients allergic to Mastisol and to assess coreacting substances. METHODS We identified 18 patients who were allergic to Mastisol. Most of these had a history of postoperative or cardiac electrode dermatitis and underwent patch testing with multiple surgically related substances, including ingredients of Mastisol, compound tincture of benzoin, and fragrance-related ingredients and botanicals. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Among Mastisol-allergic patients, 13 (72%) of 18 were allergic to gum mastic, whereas 7 (44%) of 16 were allergic to gum storax. There was frequent coreactivity with various fragrance-related materials, including Majantol, Styrax benzoin, Myroxylon balsamum, Myroxylon pereirae, propolis, and others. Two gum mastic-allergic patients had positive patch tests with hydroperoxides of linalool and several other linalool-containing essential oils. As gum mastic contains linalool, it may explain some gum mastic reactions. Among patients without a history of postoperative contact dermatitis, 1 (0.4%) of 250 was patch test positive for gum mastic. This patient had allergic contact dermatitis from fragrances, so the gum mastic reaction was likely a true-positive relevant reaction.
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Lovell C, Paulsen E, Lepoittevin JP. Adverse Skin Reactions to Plants and Plant Products. Contact Dermatitis 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72451-5_88-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lovell C, Paulsen E, Lepoittevin JP. Plants and Plant Products. Contact Dermatitis 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72451-5_88-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The Australian Baseline Series. Contact Dermatitis 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72451-5_68-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Patel M, Parmar R, Patel D, Solanki B, Patel M, Gurumukhani J, Mahadevia H, Gajjar R, Patel P. Medicated adhesive dressing is a safe and non-inferior cutaneous seal as compared to compound tincture benzoin dermal seal for percutaneous interventions. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:2384-2388. [PMID: 31463262 PMCID: PMC6691423 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_354_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: Compound tincture benzoin (CTB) is used as a post-procedure skin seal antiseptic agent since ancient times; but this drug is reported to cause allergic contact dermatitis and other unwanted side effects. Our aim of the present study was to compare alternative agent like Medicated Adhesive dressing (MAD) with CTB as a post-procedure skin seal dressing. Design: This prospective randomized controlled experimental study included an equal number of patients in MAD and CTB as a post-operative seal dressing material for percutaneous interventions. Both the groups were graded for various efficacy parameters like comfort, applicability, dressing material, and immediate post-operative complications by operating doctor and attending nurse with a maximum 10 points in each group. Results: 120 patients were studied in each MAD and CTB group. Out of total patients 31.25% were males and the mean age of the patient was 33.56 ± 11.10. Allergic contact dermatitis developed in 9 (7.49%) of CTB group and in 1 (0.83%) of MAD group (P < 0.002), while local site skin infections were noted in 8 (6.67%) of CTB group and in 1 (0.83%) of MAD (P < 0.002). Operating doctor graded MAD and CTB to 7.60 ± 0.49 and 3.62 ± 0.48 (P < 0.003); and attending nurse 7.40 ± 0.49 and 3.41 ± 0.49 (P < 0.003) respectively. Conclusion: MAD is a safe, efficient and non-inferior alternative dressing material for post-procedure skin incision seal in comparison to CTB.
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Gilissen L, Huygens S, Goossens A. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by topical herbal remedies: importance of patch testing with the patients' own products. Contact Dermatitis 2017; 78:177-184. [DOI: 10.1111/cod.12939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Liesbeth Gilissen
- Department of Dermatology; University Hospitals KU Leuven; 3000 Leuven Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospitals KU Leuven; 3000 Leuven Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospitals KU Leuven; 3000 Leuven Belgium
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de Groot AC, Schmidt E. Tea tree oil: contact allergy and chemical composition. Contact Dermatitis 2016; 75:129-43. [DOI: 10.1111/cod.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Calapai G, Miroddi M, Minciullo PL, Caputi AP, Gangemi S, Schmidt RJ. Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products - part 1:Achillea millefolium-Curcuma longa. Contact Dermatitis 2014; 71:1-12. [DOI: 10.1111/cod.12222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Revised: 01/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Gioacchino Calapai
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Messina; 98125 Messina Italy
- Operative Unit of Clinical Pharmacology; Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ‘G. Martino’; 98125 Messina Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Messina; 98125 Messina Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Messina; 98125 Messina Italy
- Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ‘G. Martino’; 98125 Messina Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Messina; 98125 Messina Italy
- Operative Unit of Clinical Pharmacology; Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ‘G. Martino’; 98125 Messina Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Messina; 98125 Messina Italy
- Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico ‘G. Martino’; 98125 Messina Italy
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Shaaban HA, El-Ghorab AH, Shibamoto T. Bioactivity of essential oils and their volatile aroma components: Review. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2012.659528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Sasseville D, Saber MÃ, Lessard L. Allergic contact dermatitis from tincture of benzoin with multiple concomitant reactions. Contact Dermatitis 2009; 61:358-60. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01645.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nardelli A, D’Hooghe E, Drieghe J, Dooms M, Goossens A. Allergic contact dermatitis from fragrance components in specific topical pharmaceutical products in Belgium. Contact Dermatitis 2009; 60:303-13. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01542.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Klein TG, Woehlck HJ, Pagel PS. Severe allergic contact dermatitis resulting from occupational exposure to tincture of benzoin aerosol spray in an anesthesiologist. J Anesth 2009; 23:292-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-008-0714-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2008] [Accepted: 10/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Edris AE. Pharmaceutical and therapeutic Potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: a review. Phytother Res 2007; 21:308-23. [PMID: 17199238 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.2072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 631] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Essential oils and their volatile constituents are used widely to prevent and treat human disease. The possible role and mode of action of these natural products is discussed with regard to the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and thrombosis, as well as their bioactivity as antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidants and antidiabetic agents. Their application as natural skin penetration enhancers for transdermal drug delivery and the therapeutic properties of essential oils in aroma and massage therapy will also be outlined.
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- Amr E Edris
- Aroma and Flavor Chemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, El Behose Street, Dokki, 12622, Cairo, Egypt.
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Multiple reconstructive options exist for the web space contracture: skin grafts, local flaps, and distant flaps have all been used to release the contracture and resurface the resultant defect. Local flaps are frequently more suited to web contractures between the fingers, whereas the thumb-index web space is amenable to a broader range of surgical techniques. The authors present a review of the anatomy of the web and options for reconstruction of web space contractures.
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Elvin-Lewis M. Safety issues associated with herbal ingredients. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2005; 50:219-313. [PMID: 16263432 DOI: 10.1016/s1043-4526(05)50007-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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- Memory Elvin-Lewis
- Department of Biology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA
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Rajabian MH, Sodaify M, Aghaei S. Severe facial dermatitis as a late complication of aesthetic rhinoplasty; a case report. BMC DERMATOLOGY 2004; 4:1. [PMID: 15056395 PMCID: PMC406507 DOI: 10.1186/1471-5945-4-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2003] [Accepted: 03/31/2004] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Contact dermatitis, as a cutaneous complication after rhinoplasty, is of early onset, limited and transient. The cause of this dermatitis is irritant or allergic. Late onset skin complications are rare and non-inflammatory. Case presentation We are reporting an unexpected, severe allergic contact dermatitis of the face, in a young female, appearing one month following aesthetic rhinoplasty. She failed to respond to ordinary treatments for dermatitis. We did standard battery – including nitrofurazone, tincture of benzoin and hydrocortisone – patch test for the patient that showed sensitivity to benzoin and corticosteroid. Conclusions In summary we report a case of a severe allergic contact dermatitis of the face, in a 21-year-old girl who underwent corrective aesthetic rhinoplasty, appearing one month following surgical operation. We were unable to find a similar report in the medical literature.
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- Department of Dermatology Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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