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PF149: Oil of rose

Patient Information Your patch test results indicate that you have a contact allergy to oil of rose. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and fluid-filled blisters.

Where is oil of rose found? Oil of rose is found in food flavoring, skin care products, and perfumery.

How can you avoid contact with oil of rose? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: „ Attar of rose „ Rose „ Attar rose „ Rose concrete (Rosa damascena „ Concrete rose Bulgarian MilL.) „ Concrete rose Turkish „ Rose damascena absolute „ Concrete rose exotique „ Rose de „ Concrete rose morocco „ Rose de mai „ Essence of rose „ Rose de mai absolute „ FEMA No. 2988 „ Rose hips (Rosa spp.) „ FEMA No. 2989 „ Rose leaf oil „ FEMA No. 2990 „ „ Integral rose „ Rose oil (Rosa damascena MilL.) „ Oil of rose Turkish „ Oil of rose blossom „ Rose oil Moroccan „ Oil of rose Bulgarian „ Rose oil, "Bulgarian" „ Oils, rose „ Rose oil, Bulgarian, true otto (Rosa „ Otto of rose damascena MilL.) „ Otto rose „ Rose oil, Damascena „ Rose Damascena oil „ Rose oil, Egyptian (Rosa spp.) „ Rose De Mai oil „ Rose oil, bulgarian, true otto „ Rose Otto Turkish Extra „ Rose otto „ Rose absolute „ Rosen oel „ Rose absolute (Rosa spp.) „ Rosen oel [German] „ Rose absolute, damascene „ Rosenol „ Rose blossom oil „ Rosewood oil „ Rose bud oil (Rosa spp.) „ Stearoptenes, rose „ Rose centifolia oil „ Turkish rose otto

What are some products that may contain oil of rose? Fragrances: „ Avon RARE PEARLS Eau de Parfum Spray

Oils

Soaps

*For additional information about products that might contain oil of rose, go to the Household Product Database online (http:/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.