Systemic contact dermatitis - Kids and ketchup

Elise M. Herro, Sharon E. Jacob

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Abstract

Systemic manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis due to consumption of foods containing balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae)-associated chemicals have recently been reported in children. We present seven children with widespread, recalcitrant dermatitis who experienced 60-80% clearance after initiating a diet low in balsam of Peru, specifically the tomato product ketchup. Furthermore, because we have observed a high prevalence of ketchup in our pediatric patients' diets, we recommend consideration of moderate consumption of this product in patients with recalcitrant widespread dermatitis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e32-e33
JournalPediatric Dermatology
Volume30
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dermatology

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