Allergic contact dermatitis from Reflex® spray

Menthol: A refreshing look at this ancient compound

“…41 Menthol in concentrations of 40% (but not 30%) resulted in skin erythema and spontaneous burning. 30,31 In addition, menthol has been associated with allergic contact dermatitis 60,61 and systemic allergic reactions. 62 …”

Erythema multiforme‐like generalized contact dermatitis to l‐menthol contained in anti‐inflammatory medical compresses as an ingredient

“…Orally, menthol may induce burning mouth syndrome, stomatitis or oral lichenoid reactions (1). Generally contact allergy to menthol is rare, but there have been a few reported cases of allergic contact dermatitis by menthol in a spray (2) or compresses (3,4). In these papers, the allergic contact dermatitis reactions caused by menthol were typically eczematous.…”

Benzyl Alcohol: A Covert Fragrance

“…This creates difficulty for fragrance-allergic patients seeking alternative products. (See Tables 1 and 2 [5][6][7][8][9][10] for examples of ''fragrance-free'' products and therapeutic agents containing benzyl alcohol. ) Benzyl alcohol has been reported to cause delayed-and immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions as well as systemic reactions.…”