Acta Dermatovenerol Croat, 2012 OKTOBER;20(3):187-190
We report a case of propolis allergy in an 18-year-old
female patient. Medical history revealed self-prescribed topical use of
propolis spray as a medication for gingival swelling caused by orthodontic
molar bands. After 24 hours, the patient developed lip edema and erythema of
the perioral skin accompanied by burning pain in her lips. Discrete erosions
were present in the corners of her lips. Erythema of the right infraorbital
region was also observed. The patient was prescribed betamethasone propionate
cream two times daily. Complete recovery was observed after 10 days. Propolis
allergy was confirmed by a patch test. We believe that the use of propolis for
the treatment of oral diseases should be avoided due to sparse evidence of its
efficacy and numerous cases of allergic reactions.
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