Serrano G, Pujol C, Cuadra J, Gallo S, Aliaga A
Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Valencia, Spain.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Nov;21(5 Pt 2):1057-60. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(89)70295-4.
We report a case of a 27-year-old woman with a patchy, dark brown hyperpigmentation on the face. Patch tests were positive to lemon oil, geraniol, and hydroxycitronellal. A compact face powder that the patient used contained two of these chemicals. Hyperpigmentation disappeared within 6 months after the patient avoided contact with cosmetics containing these fragrances.