Allergic contact dermatitis, mimicking atopic dermatitis, associated with the use of essential oils in “home‐made” cosmetics and aromatherapy diffusers

Sergoynne, Laurine; Mertens, Michelle; Dendooven, Ella; Leysen, Julie; Aerts, Olivier

doi:10.1111/cod.13580

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“…Some EOs contain well‐known contact sensitizers 1‐4 . Contact sensitization to EOs has been reported in massage therapists, 5‐8 aromatherapists, 9,10 their patients 11 or from private use 12 …”

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Contact sensitization to essential oils: IVDK data of the years 2010–2019

et al. 2022

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Background Essential oils (EOs) are widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, massage fluids, aroma therapy and natural medicine. Some EOs contain contact sensitizers. Objectives To describe the frequency of sensitization to EOs in dermatitis patients presenting in skin clinics including concomitant reactions, to evaluate the EO patch test preparations and to identify patient groups with an increased risk of EO sensitization. Patients and methods Retrospective analysis of data from the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK), 2010–2019. Results Twelve EOs were patch tested in an aimed manner in 10 930 patients, of whom 908 (8.3%) reacted to at least 1 EO. Only 6 EOs elicited more than 1% positive patch test reactions: ylang ylang (I + II) oil (3.9%), lemongrass oil (2.6%), jasmine absolute (1.8%), sandalwood oil (1.8%), clove oil (1.6%) and neroli oil (1.1%). Concomitant reactions among EOs or to EOs and fragrances were frequent. Among EO‐positive patients, women, leg dermatitis patients, patients aged 40 years or more, masseurs and cosmeticians were over‐represented. Conclusions Sensitization to EOs occurs, albeit infrequently in most cases. Masseurs and cosmeticians have an increased risk of sensitization to EOs.

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Contact sensitization to essential oils: IVDK data of the years 2010–2019

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“…Cases of sensitization to lavender oil have been reported in aromatherapists and massage therapists, but lavender oil has not been included in certain patch testing investigations because, among other reasons, it appears that standardized test preparations of oxidized lavender oil are presently not easily commercially available [ 47 ]. Contact dermatitis arising from aromatherapy could possibly be due to direct and airborne exposure [ 48 , 49 , 50 ].…”

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Are There Ethnic Differences in Hand Eczema? A Review

Chai

Tey

Lim

2023

JCM

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Hand eczema is a common disease with economic and social ramifications. This study undertakes a review of certain existing literature to provide insight into contributory factors which may result in the varying prevalence and severity of hand eczema among different ethnic groups, particularly to identify modifiable risk factors, as well as to ascertain knowledge gaps for future research direction. The existing literature suggests that factors including (a) genes, (b) differing skin physiology, (c) cultural practices, (d) dietary habits and associated food preparation, (e) climate, (f) predominant occupations, (g) socioeconomic factors, and (h) dissimilar laws and regulations may account for the disparity in the risk of hand eczema among different ethnicities. Given that endogenous factors cannot be avoided, but certain exogenous aspects can be modified, especially as the environment plays an important role in hand eczema flares, it is helpful from a practical perspective to focus on addressing the modifiable risk factors. These factors pertain to unique cultural practices, customs, and food preparation methods. Healthcare professionals should be well-acquainted with such factors to tailor the treatment approach for patients of different ethnicities accordingly because, with globalization, physicians face increasingly diverse patient populations such that cultural customs no longer remain limited to particular geographic regions.

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“…Furthermore, 83.33% had already received at least one previous dermatological evaluation and had undergone at least one line of treatment before study inclusion, to which they were unresponsive or refractory. Among these, 21 patients had used a topical steroid (alone or in combination with antibiotics) before enrollment in our study; despite the planned two week wash-out period, a possible "rebound" effect deriving from the suspension of these treatments, with a consequent worsening of dermatitis during the observation period, must be taken into consideration, as well as the "trigger" effect on dermatitis carried out by the possible contact, even during the study, by airborne and/or ingested allergens [6,[31][32][33]. These confounders may have contributed to reducing the significance of the observed differences.…”

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A Randomized Controlled Prospective Cohort Study on the Efficacy of a Witch Hazel Extract Cream for the Eyelids and Eye Contour Area and a Cleansing Face Cream in Dermatitis of the Eyelids

Veronese,

Esposto,

Airoldi

et al. 2024

Cosmetics

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Background: Eyelid dermatitis is a common, multifactorial, chronic, and/or relapsing condition with a considerable impact on life quality that represents a diagnostic and treatment challenge. Methods: We carried out a single-blind, controlled, randomized, parallel-group study to evaluate the efficacy of two dermo-cosmetics (cream for the eyelids and eye contour area and cleansing face cream) in which the key ingredient was witch hazel extract, compared to generic cream, in the treatment of patients affected by eyelid dermatitis. Enrolled subjects were treated and followed-up for 4 weeks; dermatological evaluation was objectively performed using the DLQI, OSDI, NRS–itch, and EDSI indicators. Results: The products tested proved to be more effective than the placebo in ameliorating the dermatitis in the treated patients, based on all considered dermatological scores. In the treatment arm, we observed a reduction in both DLQI score and in the indicators related to the extension of dermatitis, greater than that observed in the control arm. Conclusions: This comparative study demonstrates the role of dermo-cosmetic products tested not only as a support treatment, but also as a first-choice clinical approach.

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Allergic contact dermatitis, mimicking atopic dermatitis, associated with the use of essential oils in “home‐made” cosmetics and aromatherapy diffusers

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

Contact sensitization to essential oils: IVDK data of the years 2010–2019

Contact sensitization to essential oils: IVDK data of the years 2010–2019

Are There Ethnic Differences in Hand Eczema? A Review

A Randomized Controlled Prospective Cohort Study on the Efficacy of a Witch Hazel Extract Cream for the Eyelids and Eye Contour Area and a Cleansing Face Cream in Dermatitis of the Eyelids

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