A fragrance allergy typically occurs when certain fragrance components called allergens come into contact with the skin. This causes the immune system to react by making protective proteins called ...

Fragrance is Allergen of the Year, and a very good choice it is. Fragrance mix I (FM I) is used in patch testing to diagnose the potential for clinical allergy. Allergens in this mix are found in ...

Children with milder forms of peanut sensitivity may be able to overcome their allergy by consuming increasing amounts of store-bought peanut butter, a new study suggests.