title: Contact Alopecia: Improvement of Alopecia with Discontinuation of Fluocinolone Oil in Individuals Allergic to Balsam Fragrance.
abstract: Inflammatory scalp dermatoses can be associated with alopecia, which is nonscarring and reversible in its early stages. This association has been described in seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. We describe three girls with alopecia aggravated by contact allergy to balsam fragrances. All three had complete resolution with avoidance of balsam of Peru and other balsam derivatives (including discontinuation of fluocinolone oil, which contains balsam of pine).
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.
authors: Shehla
authors: S
authors: Admani
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.
authors: Alina
authors: A
authors: Goldenberg
authors: Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.
authors: Sharon E
authors: SE
authors: Jacob
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001453:Balsams / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D001453:Balsams; D010476:Perfume; C025080:Peruvian balsam