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Cactus dermatitis is a common problem among harvesters of cactus fruit. The smaller spines (glochidia) are responsible for most of the dermatitis. Easily separated from the body of the plant, the glochidia may be transferred to bystanders through contact with clothing or pets exposed to these cacti....

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2001-12, Vol.7 (2), p.10-10
Main Authors: Goodheart, H P, Huntley, A C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergens - adverse effects
Allergens - immunology
Animals
Arizona
Cactaceae - immunology
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - complications
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis
Dogs
Exanthema - etiology
Female
Humans
Pruritus - etiology
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Summary:Cactus dermatitis is a common problem among harvesters of cactus fruit. The smaller spines (glochidia) are responsible for most of the dermatitis. Easily separated from the body of the plant, the glochidia may be transferred to bystanders through contact with clothing or pets exposed to these cacti. Removal of the glochidia from the skin is key to treatment, and household glue may aid in this extraction.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D387V8V850