For many women, perfumes represent an important part when it comes to dressing and makeup, since they are a complement, as or more important than an accessory, depending on the taste of each person. It is that perfume is definitely a weapon of seduction for any lady, since smell is involved, and it generates different emotions, regardless of the aroma that she uses. However, in some cases, wearing perfumes can produce certain allergic reactions, causing a counterproductive effect for some people, becoming a fairly common problem.
Many will wonder, what is the reason why perfumes can produce different types of allergies, either to those who use them or to those who perceive it. The answer is that previously perfumes were the product of a natural process based on flowers while, currently, With technology, chemical substances mixed with derivatives of animals and plants were incorporated.causing different alterations in the immune system, as a result of these products.
However, allergies to fragrances can appear on the skin, once the perfume is applied directly to the skin, as explained by the dermatologist Elfida Sánchez, in charge of the Department of Contact Dermatitis of the Dermatological Institute and Skin Surgery In the Dominican Republic, contact dermatitis is caused by a hypersensitivity reaction in the person. Although these allergies can also occur by inhalation.
Likewise, you will be able to verify which of the products you are using is safe or not, or which fragrance can cause a reaction, by applying a small amount, preferably on the face or forearm for several days, and observe if there is no change. erythema or any reaction.
Also, the epicutaneous test or patch test may be performed with a specialist, which consists of applying the substances to be studied on the skin, leaving it to act for 48 hours and then evaluating the results. It is worth mentioning that the patch to be used contains a mixture of fragrances that are composed of geraniol, alcohol, eugenol, among others.
Take into account that if you present any of these symptoms: reddening of the skin, appearance of small blisters or vesicles in the areas of the neck, wrists or behind the ears, it could be a moderate or mild allergy. On the contrary, if any swelling appears on the face, hives or itching in any other part of the skin immediately, once you have applied the perfume, you are in the presence of a serious allergic condition and you should see a specialist immediately. because it can be a severe contact dermatitis.
In this case, the specialist Elfida Sánchez recommends not using perfumes, or at least not applying them directly to the skin but to clothing, if the allergy is at the dermatological level. Another recommendation is to try the perfume on a small area, wait and see if any reaction appears.