What is a Balsam of Peru (BOP) allergy?

• Contact Dermatitis Institute Fact Sheet – good one page pdf that includes
• The Allergy Life – most comprehensive article about the details of a Balsam of Peru, the subgroups, and in general a great resource for allergic contact dermatitis.
• DermNet page about Balsam of Peru (BOP)

Balsam of Peru Avoidance Diet

• The Balsam of Peru Avoidance Diet by Dr. Katta – clear information about what constitutes a BOP avoidance diet
• Dermatitis Academy BOP Diet – especially helpful for individuals who have identified a specific subgroup they are more sensitive to. Includes lists of foods to avoid categorized by cuisine, condiments, meats, fruits and vegetables.

Personally Created Resources

The above articles and pages have been instrumental in my own understanding of a Balsam of Peru allergy. I have also created a few documents to help me and the people in my life manage a BOP avoidance diet. I hope they help you too!

• Comprehensive BOP Food Avoidance List
• BOP Safe List of Herbs, Spices, Condiments & Sauces, Fats & Flavor Builders