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Bullous drug eruption to Nigella sativa oil: Consideration of the use of a herbal medicine - clinical report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Bonhomme, A.
Poreaux, C.
Jouen, F.
Schmutz, J. ‐ l.
Gillet, P.
Barbaud, A.
Source :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology; Apr2017, Vol. 31 Issue 4, pe217-e219, 2p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 54-year-old Algerian woman was admitted for erythroderma, localized blisters and erosions. It discusses the patch test performed using components of essential oils, herbals and Nigella sativa oil (NSO) used by the patient. It also discusses results of the biopsy which showed subepidermal blister with eosinophils and linear deposition of C3 and IgG at the dermo-epidermal junction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269959
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122602236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.13982