PF155: Fragrance Mix [A]

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Patient information What are some products that may contain fragrance mix [A]? Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to fragrance Personal Care & Hygiene Products mix [A]. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to • Baby Products this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. • Bath Oils Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and fluid-filled blisters. • Cosmetics: – Aftershaves Where is fragrance mix [A] found? – Colognes Fragrance mix [A] contains eight fragrances: Geraniol, Cinnamaldehyde, – Perfumes Hydroxycitronellal, Cinnamyl alcohol, alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde, Isoeugenol, – Soaps Eugenol, and Sandalwood oil. Fragrances can be found in most products. – Tonics They are used to add flavor or scent to a product or may mask a product’s • Hair Care unpleasant smell. They may come from natural (animals or plants) or • Lotions/Creams synthetic sources. Dental Products • Dental cements How can you avoid contact with fragrance mix [A]? • Impression materials Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: • Mouthwash • alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde • Periodontal packings • Amyl cinnamal • Toothache drops or gels • Amylcinnamaldehyde • Toothpastes • Cinnamal • Cinnamaldehyde Inside the Home • Cinnamic alcohol • Household Cleaners • Cinnamic aldehyde • Laundry Products: • Cinnamyl alcohol – Detergents – Dryer sheets • Eugenol – Fabric softener • Evernia prunastri • Geraniol Medicaments • Hydroxycitronellal • Analgesics • Isoeugenol • Antiseptics • Sandalwood oil • Topical medication • Santalum album oil Foods (Flavor and Fragrance) • Breath mints • Candy • Cassia oils (cinnamon flavor) • Ice cream • Pastries • Soft drinks

*For additional information about products that might contain one of the above listed fragrances, go to the Household Product Database online (householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.