Contact sensitivity to unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil
- 1 September 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 15 (4) , 215-217
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1986.tb01339.x
Abstract
A case of contact sensitivity to the unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil is reported. An ointment composed of 60% sesame oil was used for the treatment of a burn on the forearm. 10 days later, contact dermatitis developed. The allergens were shown to be sasamin and sesamolin, which are unsaponifiable substances in sesame oil.Keywords
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