Propolis allergy: a cause of oral mucositis with ulceration

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1990 Nov;70(5):584-6. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(90)90403-f.

Abstract

Propolis has been used since ancient times in folk medicine for its alleged beneficial effects. It is a potent sensitizer and is well recognized as a cause of occupational allergic eczematous contact dermatitis in apiarists. Recently, there has been an increase in allergic eczematous contact dermatitis because of nonoccupational exposure to propolis in "natural products" and biocosmetics. This report describes a patient who had acute oral mucositis with ulceration as a result of using propolis-containing lozenges.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / etiology*
  • Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / immunology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / drug effects
  • Mouth Mucosa / immunology
  • Propolis / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Propolis