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Co‐sensitization to ascaridole and tea tree oil
Author(s) -
Christoffers Wietske Andrea,
Blömeke Brunhilde,
Coenraads PieterJan,
Schuttelaar MarieLouise Anna
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/cod.12086
Subject(s) - medicine , art , art history
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia, CAS no. 68647-73-4) is an oil distilled from the leaves of M. alternifolia. Indigenous populations in Australia used it as an antiseptic and as an alternative herbal medicine for centuries, but tea tree oil is now an increasingly popular ingredient in household and cosmetic products. Various reports of contact allergy to tea tree oil exist; however, the sensitizing component is still an issue of debate.