Perfume sachets might cause rash: doctorTRADITION: Sachets made with herbal medicine tend to be safer than those with artificial fragrances, the dermatologist said, adding that allergic reactions appear slowlyBy Lo chi and Dennis Xie / Staff reporter, with staff writerXiangbao (香包), or perfume sachets, could cause some people to develop an allergic rash, as most perfume sachets on the market are made using chemical fragrances, a dermatologist said on Friday. Wearing perfume sachets is traditional during the Dragon Boat Festival, which fell on Thursday this year, but some people could develop contact dermatitis after touching them due to their ingredients, Cathay General Hospital dermatologist Yu Yu (俞佑) said. Mild contact dermatitis is characterized by redness or spots, as well as itchy and flaky skin, while severe contact dermatitis can result in oozing blisters and burning skin, Yu said. Most cases of contact dermatitis caused by contact with perfume sachets are an allergic reaction, the symptoms of which usually appear days after initial contact, he said. People found to have contact dermatitis should immediately get rid of all suspected allergens, he said, adding that applying topical corticosteroids helps.

Source: Taipei Times June 27, 2020 15:56 UTC