Allergic conjunctivitis to chamomile tea.

摘要: Eye washing with chamomile tea is a folk remedy used by the general public to treat conjunctivitis and other ocular reactions. Chamomile also found in many cosmetic products. Some cases of contact dermatitis (but not reactions type I) were reported following its topical applications. We present seven hay fever patients that suffered from conjunctivitis; two them had lid angioedema after eye tea. All positive skin prick tests extract, Matricaria chamomilla pollen Artemisia vulgaris extracts. Positive conjunctival provocations observed all extract. In contrast, no symptoms oral challenges this infusion. IgE activity against extracts (composite pollens) was detected ELISA patients' sera. A cross reactivity among above an inhibition study. cases, could fully be absorbed Skin provocation performed 100 controls revealed immediate response 15 patients, eight five as well. Only last response. The results negative rest controls. conclude can induce allergic conjunctivitis. pollens contained these infusions are allergens responsible for