title: Cinnamic aldehyde allergy.
abstract: Positive patch test reactions to 2% cinnamic aldehyde were obtained from 2.8% of 34 males and 9.1% of 55 females. The 9.1% female reactivity may be traceable to perfumed cosmetics. Simultaneous Jasmin allergy is documented as is the occurrence of alpha-amyl cinnamic aldehyde in synthetic Jasmin. The relevance of these reactions is discussed. In two of the patients a proper diagnosis was not made from the original contact history. Only after a screening tray demonstration of cinnamic aldehyde allergy could a relevant history be taken from these patients.
mesh_terms: D000171:Acrolein / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D000171:Acrolein; D012408:Rubber; C012843:cinnamaldehyde