Do scents set off a round of sneezing and sniffling? WebMD has tips on how to avoid allergy symptoms when you smell the fragrance from soaps, candles, perfumes, and more.

But even if they don’t show classic signs of fragrance allergies, many people are bothered by smells all the same. In several recent studies, nearly one-third of people polled said that they ...

Fragrance sensitivities are becoming more common because chemicals are everywhere. Find out how to prevent allergy symptoms from fragrances.

A perfume allergy refers to a reaction people might have to chemical allergens in perfume and other fragrances. It is also a form of allergic contact dermatitis, which is an inflammatory skin disease.

Wearing perfume comes with a number of little-known side effects - both positive and negative - that frequent fragrance ...

A letter about perfume has triggered a population explosion in my mail bag. Here’s a representative sample: Dear Ms. Household Environmentalist: For those of us highly allergic to perfume you… ...

A perfume or fragrance allergy is the second most common cause of skin allergies according to contact dermatitis expert, Dr. Sandy Skotnicki-Grant, from the Bay Dermatology Centre in Toronto ...

The choir director has put out a general email asking people to not use cologne since others are allergic or sensitive. No result.

Making yourself comfortable should be one of your priorities when traveling by airplane. But using perfume is a no-no, for a reason you might not expect.

Asking Eric: I’m allergic to a fellow choir member’s cologne What can a letter writer do about a fellow choir member’s cologne?

The choir director has put out a general email asking people to not use cologne since others are allergic or sensitive. No result.