EUGENOL ALLERGY
Key Allergens
Eugenol is a major component of essential oils which is found in plants. Eugenol is found in higher concentrations in fresh herbs and spices and are natural irritants which can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Eugenol is anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-fungal.
Skin irritation to eugenol is more common in occupations where you are frequently coming into contact with these oils, like masseurs, chefs, cooks, growers and pickers.
Skin irritation to eugenol is more common in occupations where you are frequently coming into contact with these oils, like masseurs, chefs, cooks, growers and pickers.
Associated Syndromes
Eugenol is associated with allergic contact dermatitis. Symptoms of this include eczema, dermatitis under jewellery or plasters, blistering or ulceration of the skin and itching and/or red skin.
Cross Reactivity
Lots of foods contain eugenol, but it most abundant in fresh herbs and spices.
You can read more about eugenol by downloading a herb and spice allergens chart from the Allergy Resources Ko-fi Shop for just $0.90 (£0.69 or €0.82).
You can find the most up to date information on the Cross Reactivity Tool.
You can read more about eugenol by downloading a herb and spice allergens chart from the Allergy Resources Ko-fi Shop for just $0.90 (£0.69 or €0.82).
You can find the most up to date information on the Cross Reactivity Tool.
Resources
Websites
Contact Dermatitis Institute - Eugenol
Articles and Journals
Clove essential oil and eugenol: A review of their significance and uses, 2024
Biological Properties and Prospects for the Application of Eugenol—A Review, 2021
Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits of Eugenol: A Comprehensive Review, 2021
A review of contact dermatitis, 2021
Antiaging and Skin Irritation Potential of Four Main Indonesian Essential Oils, 2021
Irritant contact dermatitis after a curious therapeutic use of oregano essential oil, 2020
Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Eugenol, 2017
An unexpected positive hypersensitive reaction to eugenol, 2013
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