Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) — Research for Safe Work
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis requires previous sensitization to low molecular weight compounds in a plant. Not everyone develops an allergic reaction to these compounds. The most common plant causing this reaction is poison oak or ivy. The large family of plants, Compositae, contain chemicals called sesquiterpene lactones, which are sensitizers and irritants. Most of these rashes are chronic, eczematous rashes as compared to the severe blisters that develop from contact with the poison oak or ivy plants. Allergic contact dermatitis is the least common type of plant reaction except for problems with poison oak or ivy.
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Burdock weed (Arctium lappa).
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Goldenrod plants (Solidago virga aurea).
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Tansy plants (Tanacetum vulgare).
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Cornflowers (Centaurea montana).
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There are many varieties of Dahlia (Dahlia spp). The plant varieties are divided according to their shape.
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