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Allergy to octyl gallate causing stomatitis.

Authors :
Pemberton M
Yeoman CM
Clark A
Craig GT
Franklin CD
Gawkrodger DJ
Source :
British dental journal [Br Dent J] 1993 Aug 07; Vol. 175 (3), pp. 106-8.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Octyl gallate is an antioxidant (European Community number 311). It is used as a preservation agent in a wide variety of foods and other non-dietary substances. We report a case of a 49-year-old female with a 10-year history of 'burning mouth' and clinical erythema of the tongue, who, after investigation, proved to be allergic to octyl gallate. Management with an exclusion diet proved effective in both controlling the burning sensation and resolving the erythema of the tongue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-0610
Volume :
175
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British dental journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8357658
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808229