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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
We report a case of bullous erythema multiforme caused by an exotic wood, pao ferro (Machaerium scleroxylon). A 25-year-old female, a luthier (guitar maker) who often handles a variety of woods, developed bullous erythema multiforme. A patch test confirmed a positive reaction to one of the exotic
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
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