title: Environmental dermatitis. Contact dermatitis from perfumes in soap.
abstract: Perfumes in soaps cause nondescript patterns of contact dermatitis. Patch testing with balsam of Peru and a fragrance mixture can confirm a sensitivity to a perfume. The use of additive-free soaps determines its clinical relevance.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012915:Soaps; D013501:Surface-Active Agents
chemical_list: D010476:Perfume; D012915:Soaps; D013501:Surface-Active Agents