A characteristic rash caused by Shiitake mushrooms - An emerging concern?

Lentinula edodes

Skin & hydration

SpeciesShiitake, Hua Gu

JournalClinical case reports

Year2021

Key points

Shiitake mushroom dermatitis is a striking rash that can present as an emergency
Despite the dramatic appearance, the rash is an idiosyncratic reaction which resolves spontaneously and does not progress to anaphylaxis

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Abstract

Shiitake mushroom dermatitis is a striking rash that can present as an emergency. Despite the dramatic appearance, the rash is an idiosyncratic reaction which resolves spontaneously and does not progress to anaphylaxis.

Citation

Maruthappu T, Hader Z (2021). A characteristic rash caused by Shiitake mushrooms - An emerging concern?. Clinical case reports https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4181 PMID: 34194772

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