Comments on: Mango- Beauty and the Beast-Urushiol Induced Contact Dermatitis http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/ My Photos and Thoughts Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:05:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tam http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-6439 Tam Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:05:13 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-6439 I've always had severe reactions to poison ivy and had a similar experience when I "discovered" mangoes at age 18. The day after eating (messily) my 1st mango, I ended up in the emergency room with swollen lips, nostrils, and eyes, and a fine blistered rash around my mouth and down my neck. That was over 15 years ago. To my dismay I ate a pluot last summer and got swollen lips and a rash. I eat plums and apricots with impunity. Go figure. I’ve always had severe reactions to poison ivy and had a similar experience when I “discovered” mangoes at age 18. The day after eating (messily) my 1st mango, I ended up in the emergency room with swollen lips, nostrils, and eyes, and a fine blistered rash around my mouth and down my neck. That was over 15 years ago. To my dismay I ate a pluot last summer and got swollen lips and a rash. I eat plums and apricots with impunity. Go figure.

]]> By: Natalie http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-6139 Natalie Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:50:58 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-6139 I think the oil is in the whole mango. I've tried eating fruit off the pit and it's rash city. I think the oil is in the whole mango. I’ve tried eating fruit off the pit and it’s rash city.

]]> By: Katherine http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-5750 Katherine Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:31:56 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-5750 I am having a horrible reaction on my lips. Dermatologist said I have contact dermatitis contained to my lips. I was using Tom's of Maine Orange Mango toothpaste. Could the Mango flavoring be the culprit? I am having a horrible reaction on my lips. Dermatologist said I have contact dermatitis contained to my lips. I was using Tom’s of Maine Orange Mango toothpaste. Could the Mango flavoring be the culprit?

]]> By: Glenn http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-5138 Glenn Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:06:10 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-5138 That was Sarah, not Dr. C - my apologies. :) That was Sarah, not Dr. C – my apologies. :)

]]> By: Glenn http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-5137 Glenn Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:28:10 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-5137 Oh good grief. I've recently fallen in love with mangoes. Bought the Ataulfos in CostCo, already cleaned and in plastic. No issues. Then my wife and I bought some different ones (Kents, Keitts) in the store.. I haven't had quite the reaction as some folks have, but like Dr. C I must have rubbed an eye because my right eye is swollen and on FIRE. It hurts like heck. I went to two doctors yesterday, one thought I had iritis and the other said it's conjunctivitis. I can't believe it. My mango addiction comes back to bite me in the backside. Thank goodness for this site - I have been losing my mind as this has been going on for 2 weeks now. I've been eating more and more mango all the while, thinking no big deal....... DON'T RUB EYES.... :) Oh good grief. I’ve recently fallen in love with mangoes. Bought the Ataulfos in CostCo, already cleaned and in plastic. No issues. Then my wife and I bought some different ones (Kents, Keitts) in the store.. I haven’t had quite the reaction as some folks have, but like Dr. C I must have rubbed an eye because my right eye is swollen and on FIRE. It hurts like heck. I went to two doctors yesterday, one thought I had iritis and the other said it’s conjunctivitis. I can’t believe it. My mango addiction comes back to bite me in the backside. Thank goodness for this site – I have been losing my mind as this has been going on for 2 weeks now. I’ve been eating more and more mango all the while, thinking no big deal…….

DON’T RUB EYES…. :)

]]> By: Levi http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-5084 Levi Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:28:47 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-5084 I had the same experience as Tanya. Doctor ruled out Herpes which is what I initially thought it was (thank goodness). He told me it was probably a random virus and gave me some Prednisone. The symptoms went away immediately. I was so excited I went out and celebrated with a feast of mangoes, only to find my symptoms come back in full force. I returned to the doctor and told him my suspicions about the mangoes after reading about their relation to poison ivy. He still isn't convinced that it's a mango allergy but I know it is. My symptoms are identical to everyone else's. The only thing that has helped me is taking Benadryl once every few hours and applying cortizone cream to the affected areas a few times a day. I look like I've been punched in the face but I think it's on the decline. It's a miserable rash, but at least now I know to steer clear of those temptingly delicious mangoes. Moral of the story: You know your body best; if you suspect something is wrong, follow your gut. I had the same experience as Tanya. Doctor ruled out Herpes which is what I initially thought it was (thank goodness). He told me it was probably a random virus and gave me some Prednisone. The symptoms went away immediately. I was so excited I went out and celebrated with a feast of mangoes, only to find my symptoms come back in full force. I returned to the doctor and told him my suspicions about the mangoes after reading about their relation to poison ivy. He still isn’t convinced that it’s a mango allergy but I know it is. My symptoms are identical to everyone else’s. The only thing that has helped me is taking Benadryl once every few hours and applying cortizone cream to the affected areas a few times a day. I look like I’ve been punched in the face but I think it’s on the decline. It’s a miserable rash, but at least now I know to steer clear of those temptingly delicious mangoes.

Moral of the story: You know your body best; if you suspect something is wrong, follow your gut.

]]> By: Tanya http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-5000 Tanya Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:38 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-5000 OMG! I just had a urushiol reaction to magoes as well. The first doctor I went to told me I had herpes...and my heart sank! I had this rash all over my face, eyelids, ears, neck, and even fingers. It was the itchiest and most embarrasing rash I have ever experienced, except for the last two summers where I came into contact with poison oak and had severe reactions in both instances! After my second trip to the same doctor telling me I had herpes, my test results came back negative and I was releived. He then thought I had an immune deficiency or some sort so I did some blood work...again negative...finally he sent me to someone who knows that they are doing (dermatologist) and he instanstly said WOW...you have come into contact with something you are very allergic to. After discussing my life and what I had been doing for the past week we came to the conclusion that eating a Mangoe as you are peeling it is the worst idea ever for me! All in all...if you ever get a strange line of blisters that itch and ooze like crazy...go see a dermatologist right away! OMG! I just had a urushiol reaction to magoes as well. The first doctor I went to told me I had herpes…and my heart sank! I had this rash all over my face, eyelids, ears, neck, and even fingers. It was the itchiest and most embarrasing rash I have ever experienced, except for the last two summers where I came into contact with poison oak and had severe reactions in both instances! After my second trip to the same doctor telling me I had herpes, my test results came back negative and I was releived. He then thought I had an immune deficiency or some sort so I did some blood work…again negative…finally he sent me to someone who knows that they are doing (dermatologist) and he instanstly said WOW…you have come into contact with something you are very allergic to. After discussing my life and what I had been doing for the past week we came to the conclusion that eating a Mangoe as you are peeling it is the worst idea ever for me! All in all…if you ever get a strange line of blisters that itch and ooze like crazy…go see a dermatologist right away!

]]> By: Jaelle http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-4989 Jaelle Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:32:39 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-4989 I'm 23 and just bought my first mango a few days ago, I recall not liking them as a child so I thought I'd give them another shot. I'm VERY allergic to urushiol and had no idea my horrible rash on my face and ears was because of the stupid mango skin. (And surprisingly, not many other people know this either) Here's my question, if mangoes all contain urushiol, why don't grocery stores provide proper handling instructions and a warning label? Items that contain dairy and nuts are required to, so why not mangoes? A urshiol rash mild or severe is no laughing matter. I’m 23 and just bought my first mango a few days ago, I recall not liking them as a child so I thought I’d give them another shot. I’m VERY allergic to urushiol and had no idea my horrible rash on my face and ears was because of the stupid mango skin. (And surprisingly, not many other people know this either)

Here’s my question, if mangoes all contain urushiol, why don’t grocery stores provide proper handling instructions and a warning label? Items that contain dairy and nuts are required to, so why not mangoes? A urshiol rash mild or severe is no laughing matter.

]]> By: Bill http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-4943 Bill Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:52:05 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-4943 I am having a bad mango urisol attack right now. I tried 4 home remedies today and bought some calamine lotion and CVS brand something that starts with a z that cost $40. All didnt work. Actually spread it. I had a small spot on my penis, not to get you all excited but that has swollen the most. My whole face is red and I recently touched the corner of one eye. billberggren@yahoo.com I am having a bad mango urisol attack right now. I tried 4 home remedies today and bought some calamine lotion and CVS brand something that starts with a z that cost $40. All didnt work. Actually spread it. I had a small spot on my penis, not to get you all excited but that has swollen the most. My whole face is red and I recently touched the corner of one eye.

billberggren@yahoo.com

]]> By: Severe Mango Allergy! - MBWorld.org Forums http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-beauty-and-the-beast/comment-page-1/#comment-4912 Severe Mango Allergy! - MBWorld.org Forums Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:05:52 +0000 http://drcason.org/?p=148#comment-4912 [...] http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-...and-the-beast/ I suppose, but I believe it to be the urushiol induced contact dermatitus directly from the mango [...] [...] http://drcason.org/2008/06/22/mango-…and-the-beast/ I suppose, but I believe it to be the urushiol induced contact dermatitus directly from the mango [...]

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