Contact Dermatitis 2007-06-01

Allergic contact dermatitis from Laurus nobilis oil induced by massage.

Esra Adişen, Meltem Onder

Index: Contact Dermatitis 56(6) , 360-1, (2007)

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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.