[Increased sensitivity to balsams and fragrances among our patients].
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by fragrances and balsams play an increasingly important role in the daily practice of dermatology. Based on county tests, the authors have found high increase in 1999, which is in accordance with observations made abroad and the prognosis of earlier tests. The balsam of Peru and the fragrance mix are among the leader allergens, and this should be considered during treatment. Irrespective of age, scentless and hypoallergen cosmetics are to be used.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary / Q000453:epidemiology; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology
D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics