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Among the other allergic reactions to balsam of Peru are generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis, [12] [27] In a case study in Switzerland, a woman who was allergic to balsam of Peru was allergic to her boyfriend's semen following intercourse after he drank large amounts of Coca-Cola. [28]
Name Possible reaction(s) Remarks Balsam of Peru: Redness, swelling, itching, allergic contact dermatitis reactions, stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa, or angles of their mouth), pruritus, hand eczema, generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and blisters.
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae) – used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing properties; derived from tree resin. [6] [7] [8] It may also be a component of artificial vanilla and/or cinnamon flavorings. [6] Chromium – used in the tanning of leather ...
Common causes of allergic contact dermatitis include: nickel allergy, 14K or 18K gold, Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae), and chromium. In the Americas they include the oily, urushiol-containing coating from plants of the genus Toxicodendron: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Millions of cases occur each year in North America alone. [10]
It is also present in Balsam of Peru, Tolu balsam, and in a number of flowers. [4] Side effects may include irritation of the skin. [2] It is not recommended in children. [3] It is also used in other animals; however, it is considered toxic to cats. [1] How it works is unclear. [5] Benzyl benzoate was first studied medically in 1918. [1]
Contact dermatitis is of two types: allergic (resulting from a delayed reaction to an allergen, such as poison ivy, nickel, or Balsam of Peru), [43] and irritant (resulting from direct reaction to a detergent, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, for example). Some substances act both as allergen and irritants (wet cement, for example).
Eugenol is a component of balsam of Peru, to which some people are allergic. [34] [35] When eugenol is used in dental preparations such as surgical pastes, dental packing, and dental cement, it may cause contact stomatitis and allergic cheilitis. [34] The allergy can be discovered via a patch test. [34]
Balsam of Peru (used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing properties) Eye drops (A reaction to preservatives in eye drops can cause toxic conjunctivitis) Contact lens solution (some preservatives can irritate the eye over time resulting in conjunctivitis)