Allergic contact dermatitis and other skin reactions caused by plantsGregorič, Damijana (Avtor) Kreft, Samo (Mentor) Cariñanos Gonzáles, Paloma (Komentor) allergic contact dermatitis compositae patch tests phytodermatitisPlants have been used since ancient times. Nowadays their popularity is increased, not only as a food or decorative plants but also as herbal medicines and natural cosmetic. Because of that, we are daily in touch with them and it is necessary to know, which are the most harmful plants and allergens and what reactions on the skin they can cause. Allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, contact urticaria and phytophotodermatitis are the most typical cutaneous reactions among phytodermatitis.Our main purpose was to make a general overview of plants that can cause allergic skin reactions. We wanted to estimate which plant families are the most allergenic, which occupation are the most exposed to them and which are the possible allergens. We started our research on databases (Scopus, PubMed). Firstly we were searching after the most allergenic plant families. After that we focused on specific plants and case reports. According to the literature we can say that allergic contact dermatitis is mostly generated by Compositae, worldwide known plant family. Anacardiaceae are the next plant family in which we have found more case reports. These plants are found in South and North America, Asia and South Africa. Primulaceae family is also common cause of ACD. Its plants are popular ornamental plants. According to our review, the most reported allergens are from group SQL. This group is mostly found in Compositae family, in Liliaceae and Alstroemeriaceae family as tulipalin A and also in Jubulaceae and Lamiaceae. On the second place are phenols and its derivates found in Anacardiaceae, Ginkgoaceae and Proteaceae. The most ACD is caused after direct contact with the raw plants. Mostly mentioned plant families are Compositae, Jubulaceae, Alstroemeriaceae, Anacardiaceae, Proteaceae, Primulaceae, Araliaceae and Lamiaceae. On the next two places are different occupations working with plants (arborists, chefs, cooks). Mostly mentioned families are Liliaceae, Alstroemeriaceae, Anacardiaceae, Rutaceae, Alliaceae, Cruciferae and Apiaceae. ACD from herbal cosmetic is less common. More cases of ACD are from home made preparations as are tinctures, bandages and other remedies. [D. Gregorič]20162016-12-01 02:52:54Magistrsko delo/naloga87306UDK: 615.3:616.5-002(043.3)COBISS_ID: 4076145sl