Korean J Dermatol.  1992 Feb;30(1):57-61.

Analysis of positive patch tests of fragrance allergy

• Kim JY
• Moon KC
• Kim SN

Abstract

63 of 348 patients patch tested with an European standard series, had positive reaction to either a fragrance mix or Balsam of Peru. Twelve showed positiv reaction to bot,h patches. The number of positive patch tests to the fragrance mix was 56, while those to Balsarn of Peru was 19 out, of the 63 patients, manifesting sensitivities of 83% and 30% repectively. The fragrance mix was considered a useful screening patch for fragrance allergies. Twenty-five of the patients showing fragrance allergy were further analysed with 8 individual fragrance ingredients at 2% petrolatum. Cinnamic aldehyde and cinnamic alcohol were considered as she most frequent and important. sensitizers.

Keyword

Fragrance mix; Patch test; Balsam of Peru

MeSH Terms

Humans
Hypersensitivity*
Mass Screening
Patch Tests*
Peru
Petrolatum
Petrolatum