Author: Hjorth, Niels
Title: Eczematous Allergy to Balsams: Allied Perfumes and Flavouring Agents, with Special Reference to Balsam of Peru
Description: Copenhagen, Munksgaard, 1961. orig. wrappers. 27X17cm, 216 pp. University of Copenhagen doctoral dissertation. Inscribed by author on half-title.. Textual tables.. Rubbed. Cover creased. Good. ¶ Contents: Balsam of Peru; Author's Studies: Method; Material; Earler & Present Use of Balsam of Peru; Reactions to Sigle Components in balsam of Peru; Balsam of Tolu, Styrax & Benzoin; Coniferyl Benzoate, A Monomer in Siam Benzoin; Other Aromatic Substances Related to Balsams; Reactions to Perfumes in Toilet Soap; Orange Peel; Vanilla; Cinnamon; Wood Tars - Coal Tar - Turpentine - Rosin ( Colophony) - Adhesive Tape; Various Other Resins & Balsams; The Development & Persistence of Cross-Sensitization; Case Reports Illustrating Actual Causes of Eczema in Paterns Sensitive to Balsam of Peru.

Keywords: Dermatology, Skin Diseases, Balsams, Balsam, Allergy, Allergies, , ,