2002/07/19 by Narelle Bleasel, Bruce Tate, Marius Rademaker · 2 citations
Medicine · #Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization #Allergic contact dermatitis #Allergy #Alternative medicine #Aromatherapy #Biomedical and Chemical Research #Contact Dermatitis and Allergies #Contact dermatitis #Dermatology #Hand dermatitis #Immunology #Irritant contact dermatitis #Limiting #Medicine #Pathology #Sensitization
paper · doi:10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00598.x
openalex publication_date 2002/07/19 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Allergic contact dermatitis from the topical use of essential oils is not widely recognized as an occupational hazard. Four cases of allergic contact dermatitis to essential oils occurring in three aromatherapists and one chemist with a particular interest in aromatherapy are described. All presented with predominantly hand dermatitis and demonstrated sensitization to multiple essential oils. One patient developed a recurrence of cutaneous symptoms following ingestion of lemongrass tea. Workers within this industry should be aware of the sensitization potential of these products and the risk of limiting their ability to continue employment.