Monographs in Contact Allergy: Volume 2

<p>This second volume in an exciting and detailed series on contact allergens provides monographs of all 181 fragrances and 79 essential oils which have caused contact allergy / allergic contact dermatitis including the indicators for fragrance allergy (fragrance mixes I and II and Myroxylon pereirae resin [Balsam of Peru]) and non-fragrance allergens in botanical products used in the perfume industry. The monographs present: Identification section; Contact allergy (general population patients with dermatitis case reports and case series); Cross-reactions; Patch test sensitization; Presence in products and chemical analyses; Other side effects (irritant contact dermatitis photosensitivity immediate-type reactions systemic side effects) and more.</p><p>Key Features: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Presents monographs of all known fragrance chemicals and essential oils which have caused contact allergy / allergic contact dermatitis</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides a full literature review of relevant topics of allergenic fragrances and essential oils</li> <p> </p> <li>Identifies INCI and IUPAC names synonyms CAS and EC numbers structural formulas RIFM and Merck Index monographs SCCS opinions IFRA and EU restrictions and advises on patch testing </li> <p> </p> <li>Presents an alphabetical list of all synonyms indicating their INCI names</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers an extensive amount of information to benefit dermatologists allergists and non-medical professionals involved with the research development and marketing of fragrances and essential oils</li> </ul>