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Cocktails anyone? Cutaneous hazards from bartender drinks

      Abstract

      Cocktails are mixed drinks that typically contain alcohol and are enjoyed worldwide. For some people, however, drinking cocktails can result in life-threatening or severely distressing cutaneous reactions. This contribution examines five areas of concern in this regard: (1) food allergies, (2) food intolerances, (3) phytophotodermatitis, (4) skin reactions to quinine present in tonic water, and (5) traumatic injuries from cocktail sticks and burns from flaming cocktails.
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