Onset may be related to a definite high level chemical exposure or to long term low level exposures. Some people never know what triggered their chemical sensitivity. It is often very difficult to work in environments where there is exposure to fragrances and other irritating chemicals. Dermatitis Dermatitis can occur from exposure to fragranced products. Fragrance found in soaps, cleaners, and other products in the workplace may cause problems.
Fragrances used by others can also cause problems for the person with dermatitis.
Fragrance on the hands and clothing of others can be transferred to surfaces which the fragrance sensitive person may have contact with. Also airborne contact dermatitis is possible from the fragrance present in the air from other's use. Migraines headaches can cause debilitating pain, vision disturbances, nausea, and other neurological symptoms. Though many migraine suffers continue to work, productivity is effected. Migraines not only effect function at work, they also effect function in all other aspects of life.