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Article
Language
en
Date
2018-03-08
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Title
Contact Allergy to Neem Oil.
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Dermatitis 2017; 28(6):360-2
Abstract
A case of allergic contact dermatitis from neem oil is presented. Neem oil (synonyms: Melia azadirachta seed oil [INCI name], nim oil, margosa oil) is a vegetable (fixed) oil obtained from the seed of the neem tree Azadirachta indica by cold pressing. Contact allergy to neem oil has been described previously in only 3 patients. The allergen(s) is/are unknown.