title: [Aroma and perfume allergy: anathema for some epicurean appeal?].
abstract: Aromas and fragrances are present in many cosmetics, some topical drugs, food and various hygiene, household and industrial products. They can be responsible for contact dermatitis. Multiple sensitizations can even involve in various combinations some fragrance compounds, a given degradation product or a contaminant. The diagnosis relies on clinical examination and oriented anamnesis. A histological examination is sometimes necessary. Specific path testing brings insight on the culprit chemical compounds.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital St Joseph, Service de Dermatologie, Saint-Vith.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Goffin
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Nikkels
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cornil
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Deleixhe-Mauhin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piérard-Franchimont
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Piérard
mesh_terms: D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006795:Household Products; D006801:Humans; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D010476:Perfume