Dermatologic Botany

Javier Avalos
Food & Drug Administration, Sacramento, California, USA Howard I Maibach
University of California, San Francisco, USA

Series: Dermatology: Clinical & Basic Science Volume: 17 List Price: $89.95 Our Price: $79.95 Cat. #: 7361 ISBN: 0849373611 Publication Date: 12/21/1999 Number of Pages: 464 Availability:Publisher In Stock CRC Press

• Explores the causes of plant dermatitis and methods of diagnosis
• Identifies the plant families responsible for the majority of dermatologic reactions
• Includes information on the detrimental effects of spices, vegetables, florals, and marine plants Explains methods of patch testing
• Covers phytochemical techniques

More plants than ever are being harvested for use in products such as cosmetics, toiletries and medications. To combat this threat, the flora produce chemical defense mechanisms which can lead to many of humanity's dermatologic reactions.

Dermatologic Botany is a comprehensive examination of plant-caused dermatitis in humans. This collection of 35 articles describes the etiology of adverse skin reactions to vegetation, occupational exposures and the methodologies employed in diagnosis. The book covers the complete plant kingdom, identifying the culpable agent of dermatitis in each species. Additional topics include phytochemical procedures, patch testing methodologies, practical aspects of patch testing, and difficulties in investigating dermatitis from plants.