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Contact dermatitis caused by mechanical action of plants on the skin.
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The mechanical action is via spines, thorns, hair and hairs, e.g. from roses, holly, cacti, burdock or thistles. These penetrate the skin and trigger local inflammatory reactions. Later consequences can be bacterial infections or foreign body granulomas.
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Disinfecting measures.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer