TY - JOUR
AU - Tosti, Antonella
AB - Although many substances can cause airborne contact dermatitis (ABCD), fragrance allergens are among the most common substances associated with the condition. We report that Uber, a frequently used ride delivery service, may be a new, unrecognized source of fragrance‐induced ABCD.Case ReportA 45‐year‐old Uber driver with severe contact dermatitis of the face and prominent eyelid involvement reported that dermatitis flared during his work days. Patch tests were positive for Myroxylon pereirae (balsam of Peru) and fragrance mix I. After discussing possible sources of his fragrance exposure, he mentioned the use of a fragrance diffuser to improve the smell of his car. His dermatitis dramatically improved after removal of the diffuser. Following this, 4 more cases of ABCD caused by fragrances were identified in Uber clients (3 females and 1 male), who experienced periodical flares of their skin lesions in association with time spent in Uber cars containing fragrance diffusers. Patch tests were positive for fragrance mix I in 1 case, and for fragrance mix I and M. pereirae in the remaining 3 cases.DiscussionFragrance allergens are very common in many consumer products. They may cause ABCD when they come into contact with skin in an aerosolized or airborne form from products 
TI - Airborne contact dermatitis caused by fragrance diffusers in Uber cars
JF - Contact Dermatitis
DO - 10.1111/cod.12804
DA - 2017-08-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wiley/airborne-contact-dermatitis-caused-by-fragrance-diffusers-in-uber-cars-TLXKASzI6h
SP - 116
EP - 117
VL - 77
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
ER -