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  • Title: Contact dermatitis to botanical extracts.
    Author: Kiken DA, Cohen DE.
    Journal: Am J Contact Dermat; 2002 Sep; 13(3):148-52. PubMed ID: 12165936.
    Abstract:
    A review of the literature of reported cases of contact dermatitis to a variety of natural herbal extracts is Presented. Natural extracts are commonly used ingredients in many cosmetic preparations and homeopathic remedies. Although the term natural botanical extracts inherently purports to have beneficial and benign properties, these extracts can cause adverse reactions in individuals. As such, dermatologists should be cognizant of these agents as possible sources of allergenicity in patients presenting with contact dermatitis.
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