First evidence of occupational asthma to argan powder in a cosmetic factory.
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Date publication
avril 2016
Journal
Allergy
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr THAON Isabelle, Pr POUSSEL Mathias
Tous les auteurs :
Paris C, Herin F, Penven E, Thaon I, Richard C, Jacquenet S, Barbaud A, Poussel M
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Argan is used worldwide in numerous cosmetic products, as this fruit is supposed to have many beneficial properties on health. New cases of allergy can be expected with the growing use of argan. We investigated all workers (9) employed by a cosmetic factory and exposed to argan powder to identify possible allergies related to exposure to argan powder.
Mots clés
Adult, Allergens, immunology, Antigens, Plant, immunology, Asthma, Occupational, diagnosis, Bronchial Provocation Tests, Cosmetics, adverse effects, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulin E, blood, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Exposure, adverse effects, Risk Factors, Sapotaceae, adverse effects, Skin Tests
Référence
Allergy. 2016 Apr;71(4):550-5