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ArticleContact dermatitis2026

Repeated Exposure to Hydroperoxides of Linalool Induces Immunologically Verified Allergic Contact Dermatitis.

Sofia Botvid, Niels Højsager Bennike, Jeanne Duus Johansen, Alexandra T Seibel, Helen Vaher, Charlotte Menné Bonefeld, Aaron I Moore, Niamh O'Boyle, Lina Hagvall

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Sofia BotvidThe National Allergy Research Centre (Videncenter for Allergi), Department of Allergy, Dermatology and Venerology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7252-4856
Niels Højsager BennikeThe National Allergy Research Centre (Videncenter for Allergi), Department of Allergy, Dermatology and Venerology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.
Jeanne Duus JohansenThe National Allergy Research Centre (Videncenter for Allergi), Department of Allergy, Dermatology and Venerology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3537-8463
Alexandra T SeibelLEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5878-0971
Helen VaherLEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8845-0326
Charlotte Menné BonefeldLEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0523-6229
Aaron I MooreSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Niamh O'BoyleSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5660-4944
Lina HagvallDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

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Asthma and Allergy DenmarkKongelig Hofbuntmager Aage Bangs Fond
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Abstract

backgroundFragrance allergens are a leading cause of contact allergy (CA). Linalool, common in cosmetics and household products, forms sensitising hydroperoxides (Lin-OOH) upon air exposure. Lin-OOH is linked to a high prevalence (3.9%-11.7%) of positive patch test results, but often gives rise to doubtful or irritant reactions.

objectivesTo reassess patch test concentrations of Lin-OOH, determine elicitation threshold under repeated exposure, and explore associated immunological responses.

methodsPatch testing was followed by a twice daily, 21 days repeated open application test (ROAT) using a Lin-OOH-containing simulated perfume at three different concentrations (blinded to the participants and the investigators). Twelve sensitised individuals with CA to Lin-OOH and 20 healthy controls were included. Skin biopsies from a subset were analysed via RT-qPCR.

resultsLin-OOH 1.0% was the most reliable patch test concentration to confirm CA in our patient cohort. Positive ROAT reactions occurred in 4/12 (33%) patients at 0.163% Lin-OOH (1630 ppm), 2/12 (17%) at 0.054% (538 ppm) and 1/12 (8%) at 0.018% (179 ppm); none in controls. Gene expression analysis showed upregulation of IL1 family members (IL1β and IL1RN), type 2 immune response (IL4 and GATA3) and chemokines (CCL22).

conclusionsLin-OOH elicited dose-dependent reactions in sensitised individuals during both patch testing and simulated use (ROAT). Molecular profiling of biopsy samples confirmed activation of immune pathways consistent with CA to fragrances following patch testing.

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Acyclic MonoterpenesAllergensDermatitis, Allergic ContactHydrogen PeroxideMonoterpenesPerfumeAdultCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatch TestsYoung AdultAcyclic MonoterpenesAllergensHydrogen PeroxidelinaloolMonoterpenesPerfumeallergic contact dermatitisclinical immunologyfragranceslinaloolROAT

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PMCPMC13139705

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