Oakmoss absolute

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Formula

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Background

Oak moss absolute is a fragrance derived from a tree lichen, Evernia prunastri (oak moss) and Pseudevernia furfuracea (tree moss). It contains atranorin, evernic acid and usnic acid, and fumarprotocetaric acid. "Consort contact dermatitis" has been reported in a woman due to exposure to her husband's after shave lotion which commonly contains oak moss ak moss absolute.

 

Synonyms

Oakmoss absolute
Oakmoss concrete

 

Uses

After-shave lotions
Cosmetics
Perfume

 

Cross-Reactions

 

 

Unusual Reactions

Photoallergy

 

References

1.

Calnan, C.D., Perfume dermatitis from the cosmetic ingredients oakmoss and hydroxycitronellal. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(3): p. 194.

2.

Dahlquist, I. and S. Fregert, Contact allergy to atranorin in lichens and perfumes. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(2): p. 111-9.

3.

Dahlquist, I. and S. Fregert, Atranorin and oak moss contact allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(3): p. 168-9.

4.

Thune, P., et al., Perfume allergy due to oak moss and other lichens. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(6): p. 396-400.

5.

Fernandez de Corres, L., et al., Photocontact dermatitis from oak moss. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(6): p. 528-9.

6.

Fregert, S. and I. Dahlquist, Patch testing with oak moss extract. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(3): p. 227.

7.

Thune, P. and T. Eeg-Larsen, Contact and photocontact allergy in persistent light reactivity. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2): p. 98-107.

8.

de Groot, A.C., et al., Patch tests with fragrance materials and preservatives. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(2): p. 87-92.

9.

Fernandez de Corres, L., Photosensitivity to oak moss [letter]. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(2): p. 118.

10.

Goncalo, S., F. Cabral, and M. Goncalo, Contact sensitivity to oak moss. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(5): p. 355-7.

11.

Guin, J.D. and D.B. Jackson, Oakmoss photosensitivity in a ragweed-allergic patient. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(4): p. 240-2.

12.

Held, J.L., A.M. Ruszkowski, and V.A. Deleo, Consort contact dermatitis due to oak moss. Archives of Dermatology, 1988. 124(2): p. 261-2.

13.

Roesyanto-Mahadi, I.D., et al., Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 212-7.

14.

Romaguera, C., J. Vilaplana, and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from oak moss. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(3): p. 224-5.

15.

de Groot, A.C., et al., Frequency of false-negative reactions to the fragrance mix. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(3): p. 139-40.

16.

Johansen, J.D. and T. Menne, The fragrance mix and its constituents: a 14-year material. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32(1): p. 18-23.

 

 

 

 

 

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