Human maximization test of falcarinol, the principal contact allergen of English ivy and Algerian ivy (Hedera helix, H. canariensis)
- 1 August 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 19 (2) , 125-128
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1988.tb05509.x
Abstract
In a human maximization test of 55 falcarinol isolated from Hedera helix, 10 of 20 subjects were sensitized. No subjects gave irritant reactions to 5%, 10 became sensitive to 1%, and 7 to 0.05%, with 3 of these giving 3+ to 4+ bullous reactions.Keywords
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