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1 online resource (518 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; One the Setting; 1.1 History; 1.2 The Plants; 1.3 The Poisons; 1.4 Skin; 1.5 Exposure; 1.6 Adverse Effects; 1.7 Prevention and Treatment; 1.8 Conclusions; Two Poison Oaks, Poison Ivies, and Relatives; 2.1 Family Ties: The Anacardiaceae; 2.2 Toxicodendrons; 2.3 What to Look For; 2.4 Habitats and Geographical Distribution; 2.5 Propagation; 2.6 Conclusions; Three Other Allergenic Plants; 3.1 Dermatotoxic Plants; 3.2 More Anacardiaceae; 3.3 Quinone-Containing Plants; 3.4 Asteraceae (Compositae); 3.5 Other Flowering Plants; 3.6 Lower Plants |
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3.7 Photoallergenic Plants3.8 Conclusions; Four Phototoxic and Irritant Plants; 4.1 Phototoxic Plants; 4.2 Irritant Plants; 4.3 Conclusions; Five Allergens Related to Urushiol; 5.1 Urushioid Allergens; 5.2 Urushiols and Laccols; 5.3 Isolation, Identification, and Analysis; 5.4 Physical and Environmental Properties; 5.5 Reactions with Proteins; 5.6 Synthetic Urushioids; 5.7 Natural Urushioids; 5.8 Conclusions; Six Other Plant Allergens; 6.1 Other Kinds of Allergens; 6.2 Quinones and Hydroquinones; 6.3 Lactones; 6.4 Acetylenic Alcohols; 6.5 Essential Oils; 6.6 Lichen Substances |
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6.7 Rubber Latex6.8 Conclusions; Seven Phototoxic and Irritant Constituents; 7.1 More Dermatotoxicity; 7.2 Photodynamic Agents; 7.3 Irritant Esters; 7.4 Organosulfur Compounds; 7.5 Irritant Amines and Amides; 7.6 Calcium Oxalate; 7.7 Conclusions; Eight Exposure; 8.1 Forms of Exposure; 8.2 Direct (Primary) Exposure; 8.3 Casual (Nonoccupational) Exposure; 8.4 Indirect (Secondary) Exposure; 8.5 Individual Characteristics; 8.6 Cross-reactions; 8.7 Economic Significance; 8.8 Limiting Exposure; 8.9 Conclusions; Nine Adverse Effects; 9.1 Intoxication; 9.2 Penetration; 9.3 "Toxicity." |
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9.4 Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis9.5 Mechanisms; 9.6 Tumorigenesis; 9.7 Sensitivity Differences; 9.8 Relation of Structure to Activity; 9.9 Conclusions; Ten Prevention and Treatment; 10.1 Prevention and Treatment; 10.2 Patch Tests; 10.3 Prevention; 10.4 Treatment: What Works, What Doesn't; 10.5 "Rational" Treatment; 10.6 Future Possibilities; 10.7 Conclusions; Appendices; References; Glossary; Index of Plant Names; Index of Chemical Common Names; General Index |
| Summary |
Over-two thirds of the U.S. population is allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, or a related plant. These and many other common plants in our homes, fields, and gardens are irritants that cause misery to many. But surprisingly, there has never been a general guide to help raise awareness of them-and to help avoid them. This new book reviews the history, occurrence, classification, toxicity, and health aspects of all the major allergenic and irritant species |
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Print version record |
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Dermatotoxicology.
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Poisonous plants.
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Plant toxins.
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Plants, Toxic
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Dermatotoxicology
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Plant toxins
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Poisonous plants
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781602568419 |
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1602568413 |
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