Acute Vesiculobullous Hand Dermatitis and Anagen Effluvium in Ganoderma Lucidum-Induced Aplastic Crisis

    March 2013 in “ Annals of Hematology ”
    Min Ju Choi, Do Young Kim, Jin Seok Kim, Hyunki Kim, Sung Bin Cho
    TLDR Ganoderma lucidum can cause severe skin reactions and hair loss.
    The document described a case of acute vesiculobullous hand dermatitis and anagen effluvium (hair loss) triggered by an aplastic crisis induced by Ganoderma lucidum. The study highlighted the adverse effects of Ganoderma lucidum, a traditional medicinal mushroom, which included severe skin reactions and significant hair loss. The findings underscored the potential risks associated with the consumption of this mushroom, particularly its ability to cause reversible aplastic anemia and other hematological issues. The authors declared no conflict of interest.
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