Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent throughout the UK

ConclusionThis large multicentre UK audit shows a significant rate of allergy to the hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool plus a high rate of irritant reactions. Testing to the oxidized forms alone captures the majority (97%; 411 of 422) of positive reactions; testing to non‐oxidized terpenes appears to be less useful. We recommend that the hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool be added to an extended baseline patch test series.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: British Journal of Dermatology - April 4, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: H. Audrain, C. Kenward, C.R. Lovell, C. Green, A.D. Ormerod, J. Sansom, M.M.U. Chowdhury, S.M. Cooper, G.A. Johnston, M. Wilkinson, C. King, N. Stone, H.L. Horne, C.R. Holden, S. Wakelin, D.A. Buckley Tags: Cutaneous allergy Source Type: research