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KMID : 0363219930310040606
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
1993 Volume.31 No. 4 p.606 ~ p.611
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A Case of Baboon Syndrome due to the Mercury Smoke of an Amulet
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Abstract
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Baboon is used to denote a systemic allergic contact dermatitis with a characteristic color and distribution pattern. It is also referred to as mercury exanthem, because inhalation of mercury vapor usually acuses the skin lesion in a sensitized
person.
Diffuse pinkish erythema of the buttock, upper inner thigh, and axilla are characteristic features.
We report a case of baboon syndrome developed after exposure to the smoke of a burning amulet(a charm written on a piece of paper) in a 12 year-old female. Mercury sensitivity was confirmed by a patch test. Atomic absorption by a spectrographic
method
and Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive for analysis X-ray detected mercury in the urine and the red scraped pigments fro the amulet, respectively. (Kor J Dermatol 1993;31(4): 607~611)
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