Plants provide such essential items as oxygen, food, and vitamins. However, more plants than ever are being harvested for use in products such as cosmetics, toiletries and medications. To combat this, plants produce chemical defense mechanisms that can lead to dermatologic reactions. It presents a comprehensive examination of plant-caused dermatitis in humans. This collection of 35 articles describes the etiology of adverse skin reactions to vegetation,
occupational exposures, and the methods
employed in diagnosis. The book covers the complete plant kingdom, identifying the culpable agent of dermatitis in each species.
