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One way to prevent fragrance sensitivity is to avoid products with sensitive ingredients.

Reading product labels carefully and choosing products labeled “fragrance-free” or “unscented” can help, although these labels are not always reliable and products may still contain herbal ingredients that could trigger reactions .

Those with a history of perfume allergies are also advised to limit their exposure to perfume worn by other people in public places or at work.

People who are sensitive to fragrances should make sure their co-workers are aware of their condition.

A dermatologist or allergist can recommend safe products based on individual sensitivities. The allergen causing sensitivity is usually diagnosed using a skin test on the affected person’s skin.

Treatment of Fragrance Allergies Mild Symptoms

Pulmonology doctor Kaushal Bhavsar, quoted on the iCliniq The Virtual Hospital website, said that fragrance allergy treatment for mild symptoms includes:

1. Medications: Itching and tightness can be relieved by taking oral antihistamines such as Loratadine, diphenhydramine or cetirizine. These medications are available over the counter or by prescription.
2. Topical corticosteroid cream: Use hydrocortisone or another steroid cream to treat rashes or itchy skin.
3. Moisturizing cream or lotion: Choose one that does not contain artificial ingredients or chemicals.
4. Consider light therapy: To help kill skin-irritating bacteria or to reduce irritation, try using blue or red light.
5. Testing for Contact Allergens: To identify unique allergy triggers, a doctor or allergist may use skin testing, which involves exposure to small amounts of various allergens. A person can try to avoid perfumes containing these ingredients after determining what triggers the allergy.

Infographic on perfume flavor trends in 2024. (Liputan6.com/Triyasni)