APPLICATION-TESTS WITH FRAGRANCES IN FRAG RANCE ALLERGIC PERSONS

The relevance of epicutaneous tests with fragrances is frequently disc ussed. In the following, the reaction to perfumed substances under app lication conditions is shown in seven volunteers with a positive epicu taneous test to ''fragrance mix''. The fragrances used in those applic ations are identical with those of the fragrance mix. Three leave-on p roducts (deodorant spray, deodorant stick, and a skin care cream) and one rinse-off product (shampoo) were tested. We found that an allergic reaction did not constantly occur under each condition. Our volunteer s reacted, depending an the product being used, quite differently. The se results prove that a positive reaction to the fragrance mix does no t inevidably mean a ban of perfumed products for the patients. Applica tion with the cosmetics chosen by the patient should additionally be c arried out.