Contact Alopecia: Improvement of Alopecia with Discontinuation of Fluocinolone Oil in Individuals Allergic to Balsam Fragrance

We describe three girls with alopecia aggravated by contact allergy to balsam fragrances. All three had complete resolution with avoidance of balsam of Peru and other balsam derivatives (including discontinuation of fluocinolone oil, which contains balsam of pine).

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - October 24, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shehla Admani, Alina Goldenberg, Sharon E. Jacob Tags: Case Report Source Type: research