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Tea tree oil.

David Larson1, Sharon E Jacob

  • 1University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug
|June 2, 2012
PubMed
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Tea tree oil, popular in cosmetics for antiseptic uses, can cause allergic reactions. Latest data shows 1.4% of patients undergoing patch testing exhibit a positive reaction to this essential oil.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Phytochemistry

Background:

  • Tea tree oil is widely used in cosmetic and household products due to its antiseptic properties.
  • It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites.
  • The oil is extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves via steam distillation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis caused by tea tree oil.
  • To assess the significance of tea tree oil as a contact allergen.

Main Methods:

  • Tea tree oil was added to the North American Contact Dermatitis Group screening panel in 1999.
  • Prevalence rates were determined from patients referred for patch testing.

Main Results:

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  • Tea tree oil can induce contact sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis, even at concentrations of 5% to 10%.
  • Recent data indicates that 1.4% of patients referred for patch testing had a positive reaction to tea tree oil.

Conclusions:

  • Tea tree oil is a recognized contact allergen.
  • Healthcare providers should be aware of the potential for allergic reactions to tea tree oil in patients using relevant products.