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Dental Dermatitis 83617a23

Most common plant implicated in the causation of dermatitis is

A
Cotton fibres
B
Poison ivy
C
Pahenium grass
D
Ragweed
High-Yield Explanation
Pahenium dermatitis is caused by dry powder of leaves and flowers and hair-like structures (trichomes). Sesquiterpene lactones (SQLs) are the most impoant allergens responsible for ACD to pahenium. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1234

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