ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
Azathioprine
;
Compositae oleoresins
;
Contact dermatitis
;
Ia-Positive cells
;
T Helper/inducer cells (Leu 3a)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Four patients with severe contact dermatitis resulting from compositae oleoresin were found to have increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light. All showed a clear reduction of Leu-3a-positive lymphocytes (T helper/inducer cells) and cells expressing the Ia phenotype in their blood. The numbers of T suppressor/cytotoxic (Leu 2a) lymphocytes, monocytes and B lymphocytes were within the normal range. Treatment with azathioprine (150 mg daily) improved the eczema. The number of Leu-3a-positive lymphocytes normalized during therapy, but the number of Ia-positive cells did not.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00509085
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