Recurrent allergic contact dermatitis due to allergen transfer by sunglasses.
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) is an essential oil, distilled predominantly from the leaves of the Australian plant, Melaleuca alternifolia. This species is unique to Australia and native to New South Wales. Allergic contact dermatitis to tea tree oil is well recognized and is becoming increasingly common in Australia (1, 2).
Williams
Jason D
JD
Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc., Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. rnixon@occderm.asn.au
Nixon
Rosemary L
RL
Lee
Adriene
A
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D005139:Eyeglasses / Q000009:adverse effects; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D012008:Recurrence; D020947:Tea Tree Oil / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D020947:Tea Tree Oil