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Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated.

DRAFT

Western red cedar

Common name: Western Red Cedar
Botanical name: Thuya plicata
Family: Cupressaceae
Origin: North America
Description: Pineapple scent
cedar cedar cedar
Uses:
Allergens: Tropolones
Allergy: Allergic contact dermatitis - wood
Urticaria
Phototoxic
Cross reactions:
Other information:
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