Contact dermatitis due to madecassol

Contact Dermatitis. 1985 Nov;13(5):310-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb02584.x.

Abstract

Madecassol is an extract of Centella asiatica, a member of the Umbelliferae family. It contains madecassic acid, asiatic acid and asiaticoside. It has been used as a wound healing agent and for the prevention of cicatrization. We report contact dermatitis due to Madecassol and a control study with its individual ingredients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patch Tests
  • Triterpenes / adverse effects*
  • Triterpenes / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Triterpenes
  • asiaticoside