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Allergic contact dermatitis from Laurus nobilis oil induced by massage.

Abstract
Non-occupational contact allergy to Laurus nobilis (laurel) oil is considered rare. Herein, we report a case of allergic contact dermatitis after a massage with a mixture of olive oil and L. nobilis oil. Patch testing showed (+++) reactions to laurel oil and (++) to the mixture of olive oil and laurel oil.
AuthorsEsra Adişen, Meltem Onder
JournalContact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 56 Issue 6 Pg. 360-1 (Jun 2007) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
PMID17577382 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anti-Allergic Agents
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Sesquiterpenes
  • laurel oil
Topics
  • Adult
  • Anti-Allergic Agents (administration & dosage)
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
  • Dermatitis, Atopic (chemically induced, diagnosis, drug therapy)
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists (administration & dosage)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Massage
  • Oils, Volatile (adverse effects)
  • Patch Tests (methods)
  • Sesquiterpenes (adverse effects)

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