Dermatologic Botany (Dermatology : Clinical & Basic Science Series)

Dermatologic Botany (Dermatology : Clinical & Basic Science Series)

Dermatologic Botany (Dermatology : Clinical & Basic Science Series)
By Javier Avalos, Howard I. Maibach
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: 1999-12-21
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0849373611
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849373619
Binding: Hardcover

Plants provide such essential items as oxygen, food, and vitamins. However, more plants than ever are being harvested for use in products such as cosmetics, toiletries and medications. To combat this, plants produce chemical defense mechanisms that can lead to dermatologic reactions. It presents a comprehensive examination of plant-caused dermatitis in humans. This collection of 35 articles describes the etiology of adverse skin reactions to vegetation, occupational exposures, and the methods employed in diagnosis. The book covers the complete plant kingdom, identifying the culpable agent of dermatitis in each species.