Even fragrances can cause allergy!

Every one of us love to use perfumes but there are some people who has to keep themselves away from fragrance as perfume can be the cause of allergy known as fragrance allergy. Few fragrances are considered sensitizers that cause allergy to individuals who are prone to fragrance allergies. Experts believe that it is actually caused by the chemicals used for producing such fragrances.

Even Fragrance can cause allergy!

Symptoms of fragrance allergy:

Smooth, raised pink or white bumps that appear on or beneath the skin
Nausea or dizziness
Headache
Itchy skin, eyes and nose
Runny nose
Wheezing
Coughing
Eczema
Difficulty breathing
Sore throat
Asthma attacks or asthma-like symptoms
Strange tastes in the mouth

Most common allergy-causing fragrances:

Cinnamic alcohol, fragrances like Balsam of Peru, storax, cinnamon leaves, and propolis.

Eugenol, used in colognes, toilet waters, tonics, dressings, hair cosmetics, periodontal packing, dental impression material, aftershaves, perfumes, hair cream, inhalants, antiseptics, and toothpaste.
Isoeugenol, odor of clove
Geraniol, widely used fragrance in perfumes, colognes, facial make-up and skin care products.
Hydroxycitronellal, floral fragrance found in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, eye cream and aftershaves

Prevention from fragrance allergy:

Unfortunately there is no definite reason of fragrance allergy. Anyone can have allergy from any kind of fragrance, so trial and error is the only way to know the fragrance that's causing problem for you.
Dermatologists recommend using unscented products if you suffer an allergic reaction to anything that contains fragrance.
Try any new product on a small patch of skin for a few days to see if it causes an allergy.
Try to reduce your exposure to them in public areas like the workplace and stores.
Using a filtered air purifier may make a difference.
Try a portable fan, which can reduce the fragrance's impact on your personal space.
Try if you can change your work place or cubical.

In case you are highly sensitive to fragrant products visit a physician or a dermatologist to know more about allergy relief and the precautions to be followed in order to prevent the occurrence of fragrance allergy.

(Sources: beyondallergy.com, buzzle.com, makeup.lovetoknow.com)