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Table 2 Characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis cases

From: A spotlight on lime: a review about adverse reactions and clinical manifestations due to Citrus aurantiifolia

Author

Sex

Age

Patch test results (Lime's allergens)

Other sensitization

Occupation

Clinical manifestation after Lime contact

Amy Swerdlin

W

54

Lime peel, geraniol, citral

Yes, but not specified

Bartender cutting and squeezing lemons and limes, washing glasses, and mixing drinks

Itchy, burning, and dry hands affecting her web spaces and fingers. Back of hands and wrists spared. More intense lesions in the right hand (right-handed)

Michelle A. Thomson

W

52

Lime peel, geraniol

Myroxylon pereirae, fragrance santolite resin, geranium oil, rose oil Bulgarian

NA

Eczematous eruption on the lips, left corner of the mouth and left chin. There was also eczema affecting her eye-lids

A C Cardullo

W

52

Lime peel, geraniol, citral

Lemon peel, orange peel, neomycin sulfate, p-tertiary butylphenol, thimerosal, fragrance mix

Bartender cutting and squeezing citrus, washing glasses and table tops. Handling money

Hand dermatitis, more severe on the right hand. Hyperkeratosis and fissuring of the palmar and lateral surface of the thumb and index finger, with paronychia