How to test for fragrance allergy.
Fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic allergic contact dermatitis. Fragrance allergy detection is best accomplished by testing with the fragrance mixture, balsam of Peru, and either jasmine synthetic or absolute. It would be desirable to have common fragrance allergens listed on cosmetic labels so that patients could avoid the allergens to which they are allergic.
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Portland Dermatology Clinic, Oregon 97210, USA.
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D010476:Perfume