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

Shehla Admani, Alina Goldenberg, Sharon E. Jacob

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Abstract

Inflammatory scalp dermatoses can be associated with alopecia, which is nonscarring and reversible in its early stages. This association has been described in seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. 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).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e57-e60
JournalPediatric Dermatology
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dermatology

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