Synonym(s)
Frullania spp; Frullania spp.; Frullania tamarisci L; Frullania tamarisci L.
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Three-leaved moss plant from the Frullaniaceae family (supergenus: liverwort [Marchantiophyta]). Livermosses grow on the bark of trees (e.g. oaks and chestnuts), but also on rocks. In the Alps they can be found up to 2500 m altitude. Use: None known.
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- At least 12 species and subspecies of these hepatic mosses are known to occur allergologically. At least six sesquiterpenlactones are known in Frullania species. From an allergological point of view, Frullanolide and Costunolide play the most important role. Sensitizing potency: Strong.
- Frequency of sensitization: Not yet described in the Federal Republic of Germany, frequent in France, Spain, Canada and the North of the USA.
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OccurrenceThis section has been translated automatically.
Europe, Asia, North America.
Clinical pictureThis section has been translated automatically.
The contact with Frullania species is exclusively professional. It occurs during felling and barking of trees. The skin changes occurring on the exposed areas of the body, i.e. on the face, V-neck, neck, hands and forearms, correspond to the clinical picture of aerogenic contact dermatitis. They are known in English as "woodcutter's disease". Cases are also known from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Hausen BM, Vieluf K (1997) Allergy plants, plant allergens. Ecomed Publishing House Landsberg/Munich 133-135
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer