What is Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol?

What is Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol?

• Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: A isoeugenol allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a chemical called isoeugenol which is found in perfumes or fragrances. Isoeugenol is derived from nutmeg and ylang ylang oil. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients from a severe anaphylactic reaction to asthma, abdominal symptoms, eczema or headaches.

Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: Introduction

Types of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol:

Broader types of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol:

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Chemical-related conditions
• more types...»

What causes Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol?

Causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: see causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol

What are the symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol?

Symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: see symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol

Onset of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: symptoms may occur immediately on contact with the allergen or after hours or even longer

Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: Allergist/Immunologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol.
Treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol: see treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol

Name and Aliases of Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol

Main name of condition: Non-Food Allergy -- Isoeugenol

Perfume allergy [Isoeugenol], Fragrance allergy [Isoeugenol], Isoeugenol allergy

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