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It is caused by the ingestion of shiitake mushrooms and was first described in 1977 by Nakamura. [2] Although it is rarely seen outside China and Japan due to a lower incidence of shiitake consumption outside these regions, there is a well-established association between flagellate dermatitis and shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) ingestion.
The shiitake (/ ʃ ɪ ˈ t ɑː k eɪ, ˌ ʃ iː ɪ-,-k i /; [1] Japanese: [ɕiꜜːtake] ⓘ Chinese/black forest mushrooms or Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed around the globe.
Name Possible reaction(s) Remarks Balsam of Peru: Redness, swelling, itching, allergic contact dermatitis reactions, stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa, or angles of their mouth), pruritus, hand eczema, generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and blisters.
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Allergy immunotherapy can be administered orally (as sublingual tablets or sublingual drops), or by injections under the skin (subcutaneous). [52] [53] Immunotherapy contains a small amount of the substance that triggers the allergic reactions. [54] Ladders are also used for egg and milk allergies as a home-based therapy mainly for children.
Dust mite allergy, also known as house dust allergy, is a sensitization and allergic reaction to the droppings of house dust mites. The allergy is common [ 43 ] [ 44 ] and can trigger allergic reactions such as asthma, eczema , or itching .
Other indications may include nausea and vomiting. Antihistamines are usually for short-term treatment. Chronic allergies, such as allergic asthma may include health problems which antihistamines alone cannot treat. [9] The routes of administration of antihistamines are usually oral, intranasal, intraocular and topical.
An in vitro experiment showed lentinan stimulated production of white blood cells in the human cell line U937. [1] Lentinan is thought to be inactive in humans when given orally and is therefore administered intravenously.