Diallyl disulfide home ICD10: L23.9

Diallyl disulfide

Formula CAS
C6H10S2 2179-57-9



Background
Diallyl disulfide is one of the principal low molecular weight allergens of garlic. It is probably also the major allergen in leeks and chives. Another primary allergen in garlic is allicin which contributes to the pungent smell and taste.

Synonyms
Allium sativum
Diallyl disulfide
Garlic

Uses
Food
Garlic

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Bleumink, E., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis to garlic. British Journal of Dermatology, 1972. 87(1): p. 6-9.
2. Sinha, S.M., et al., Vegetables responsible for contact dermatitis of the hands. Archives of Dermatology, 1977. 113(6): p. 776-9.
3. van Ketel, W.G. and P. de Haan, Occupational eczema from garlic and onion. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 53-4.
4. Mitchell, J.C., Contact sensitivity to garlic (Allium). Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(5): p. 356-7.
5. Campolmi, P., et al., Immediate and delayed sensitization to garlic. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(5): p. 352-3.
6. Cronin, E., Dermatitis of the hands in caterers. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(5): p. 265-9.
7. Bojs, G. and A. Svensson, Contact allergy to garlic used for wound healing. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(3): p. 179-81.
8. van den Akker, T.W., et al., Contact allergy to spices. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(5): p. 267-72.
9. Lee, T.Y. and T.H. Lam, Contact dermatitis due to topical treatment with garlic in Hong Kong. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(3): p. 193-6.
10. Lembo, G., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis due to garlic (Allium sativum). Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(5): p. 330-1.
11. McFadden, J.P., I.R. White, and R.J. Rycroft, Allergic contact dermatitis from garlic. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(5): p. 333-4.
12. Burden, A.D., et al., Garlic-induced systemic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(5): p. 299-300.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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