Final answer:
Methyl salicylate topicals can occasionally cause allergic reactions or skin irritation and burns, which can manifest as contact dermatitis with symptoms that parallel those of other allergic reactions.
Step-by-step explanation:
Occasionally, methyl salicylate topicals can cause certain adverse effects in some individuals. Of the options presented, methyl salicylate is more likely to cause an allergic reaction or skin irritation and burns. When used topically, substances like methyl salicylate can lead to contact dermatitis, a type of delayed-type hypersensitivity. This reaction could present as redness, itching, or swelling similar to the effects seen with allergies caused by the chemical mediators released by mast cells during a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
Contact dermatitis can include symptoms like watery, itchy eyes and swollen tissues, which compares to the symptoms of other allergic reactions. While hypertension (high blood pressure) is generally not associated with methyl salicylate topicals, hypotension (low blood pressure) can be a result of severe allergic reactions, though this is less common and more associated with systemic reactions. Drowsiness is also not a typical reaction to topical application of methyl salicylate.