Resumen

PENALOZA MORALES, ALBERT et al. Dermatitis caused by Toxicodendron striatum: a case report. Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2024, vol.40, n.2, pp.641-649.  Epub 02-Dic-2024. ISSN 0120-5552.  https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.40.02.999.112.

A 32-year-old man who developed contact dermatitis due to exposure to the tree known as "manzanillo", scientifically called Toxicodendron striatum or Rhus striata is being reported. In Colombia, farmers and people who work in wooded areas know this plant, but only one case was reported in 2008. The patient was admitted into referral hospital from a minor healthcare center. All his body had skin lesions without symptoms of anaphylaxis. Management included systemic corticosteroids; antihistamines guided by Clinical Toxicology staff. After clinical improvement, he was discharged home.

Palabras clave : Toxicodendron dermatitis; Rhus dermatitis; urushiol.

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