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In recent years an increasing number of cases of primary irritant and allergic contact dermatitis has been observed after using the South-American timber Pao ferro (Machaerium scleroxylum). Since 1978 140 cases have come to our knowledge. The patients were mainly cabinet and furniture makers
We report a 45-year old man who developed maculopapular exanthema on the inferior cervical folder, axillae and umbilicus, as well as erythema multiforme-like lesions on the wrists after the introduction in his work of pao ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon). Patch tests were positive to pao ferro and
Five carpenters in a television set factory had allergic contact dermatitis of the hands, forearms and neck after contact with the sawdust of the Brazilian rosewood substitute Machaerium scleroxylon Tul. (Pao ferro). Patch tests with R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione from Pao ferro and with two other
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder characterised by target epithelial eruption, which is mainly caused by infection or drugs. In this case, we report an erythema multiforme like reaction caused by contact dermatitis against wood, especially santos rosewood. During the hospitalisation, we
Pao ferro (Machaerium scleroxylum), used as a rosewood substitute, is a strong sensitizer capable of causing acute outbreaks of allergic and irritant dermatitis in workers not previously exposed to it. This, however, has not prevented furniture factories from using the product. Apparently, most
Various adverse cutaneous reactions may occur as a result of exposure to wood dust or solid woods. These include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and, more rarely, contact urticaria, photoallergic and phototoxic reactions. Also cases of erythema multiforme-like reactions have