2019•Contact DermatitisOpen access

Aromatherapy and occupational allergic contact dermatitis: Two further cases caused by lavender oil and other essential oils

Monica Corazza, Graziana Amendolagine, Alessandro Borghi, Giulia Toni, Maria Michela Lauriola

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Currently, the use of natural products and alternative medicine is very fashionable. Aromatherapy is the systemic or topical application of essential oils to “maintain and promote physical, psychological and spiritual well being. Masseurs are at high risk of developing occupational contact dermatitis caused by fragrances and essential oils; two further cases of occupational contact dermatitis caused by essential oils are described.

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Key concepts: Aromatherapy, Lavender, Lavender oil, Allergic contact dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Essential oil, Medicine, Dermatology