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Cinnamon dermatitis from an ointment.

C D Calnan

    Contact Dermatitis
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Allergic contact dermatitis can be caused by cinnamon oil in antiseptic ointments. Patch testing identified cinnamon aldehyde and balsam of Peru as potential allergens in affected patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Allergology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common skin reaction.
    • Antiseptic ointments are widely used for skin conditions.
    • Cinnamon and its derivatives are used in various products, including ointments.

    Observation:

    • Six patients developed allergic contact dermatitis.
    • The dermatitis was linked to a proprietary antiseptic ointment containing oil of cinnamon.
    • Patient reactions were monitored through patch testing.

    Findings:

    • Three patients showed positive reactions to balsam of Peru.
    • Two patients reacted to balsam of Peru and cinnamic aldehyde.
    • One additional patient reacted to cinnamic aldehyde, indicating specific sensitivities.

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    Implications:

    • Oil of cinnamon in topical preparations can be a contact allergen.
    • Cinnamic aldehyde and balsam of Peru are potential triggers for cinnamon-induced ACD.
    • Dermatologists should consider cinnamon components in the differential diagnosis of ACD.