Allergic contact dermatitis from Laurus nobilis oil induced by massage

Contact Dermatitis. 2007 Jun;56(6):360-1. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2006.01055.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Allergic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / chemically induced*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Massage
  • Oils, Volatile / adverse effects*
  • Patch Tests / methods
  • Sesquiterpenes / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Allergic Agents
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Sesquiterpenes
  • laurel oil