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Argan, a new cause of occupational asthma in cosmetic manufacture

Argan, a new cause of occupational asthma in cosmetic manufacture
Good evidence of a new cause of occupational asthma from Argan, derived from the nuts of the tree Argania Spinosa. It is used in cosmetics. All 9 exposed workers had positive skin prick tests, 3 had positive immediate asthmatic reactions during challenge tests, and one rhinitis. The allergens cross-reacted with hazel nut allergens.

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Abstract Available for First evidence of occupational asthma to argan powder in a cosmetic factory. Paris C, Herin F, Penven E, Thaon I, Richard C, Jacquenet S, Barbaud A, Poussel M., First evidence of occupational asthma to argan powder in a cosmetic factory., Allergy, 2015;71:550-555,10.1111/all.12811

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