Abstract
Allergic contact dermatitis due to citrus fruits is rare, but has been reported in cooks and bartenders. We report an interesting case of a bartender with hand dermatitis who had an allergic contact sensitivity to lime peel, fragrance mix I, and fragrance mix II. Most reported cases of citrus peel allergy are due to D-limonene, which makes up the majority of the peel oil. However, our patient had an allergic reaction to geraniol, which is a minor component of the peel oil and is present in fragrance mix I. It is important to consider a contact sensitivity to citrus in patients who have positive reactions to fragrance mix I and II and who are occupationally exposed to citrus fruits. An initial positive reaction to fragrance mixes should prompt further testing to citrus in these individuals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 214-216 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Dermatitis |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Dermatology