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Allergic contact dermatitis from aromatherapy

R R Weiss¹, W D James

¹Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

American Journal of Contact Dermatitis : Official Journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society

|January 7, 1998

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Allergic contact dermatitis from aromatherapy is rare but possible. Essential oils in popular aromatherapy products can cause skin reactions, as seen in one patient who recovered after stopping use.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Toxicology

Background:

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an immune-mediated skin reaction.
Aromatherapy, utilizing essential oils, is increasingly popular for therapeutic purposes.

Observation:

A 39-year-old woman developed facial and chest erythema after 2-3 years of aromatherapy product use.
Patch testing revealed hypersensitivity to neomycin and fragrance mix.

Findings:

The patient's rash resolved rapidly upon discontinuing aromatherapy products.
This case highlights a potential link between aromatherapy and allergic contact dermatitis.

Implications:

Aromatherapy products containing essential oils should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ACD.

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