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[Allergic contact dermatitis to the Comfeel hydrocolloid dressing]
A Grange-Prunier1, D Couilliet, F Grange
1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Pasteur, 39, avenue de la Liberté, 68024 Colmar Cedex.
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|July 19, 2002
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis to Comfeel Plus transparent hydrocolloid dressings is a rare but possible side effect. Further investigation is needed to identify specific allergens in these wound care products.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Wound Care
- Allergology
Background:
- Allergic contact dermatitis is common in chronic leg ulcers.
- It is uncommon with modern wound dressings, especially hydrocolloids.
- Previous studies show high sensitization rates to various allergens in leg ulcer patients, but not hydrocolloids.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old woman developed dermatitis under a Comfeel Plus transparent hydrocolloid dressing used for a leg ulcer.
- She presented with itching, redness, and blistering.
- Patch tests were positive for the hydrocolloid dressing, balsam of Peru, and epoxy resin; only the dressing test was clinically relevant.
Findings:
- The case suggests allergic contact dermatitis to Comfeel Plus transparent hydrocolloid dressings.
- This reaction appears to be exceptional.
- Histological examination indicated eczema.
Implications:
- This report highlights a potential side effect of Comfeel Plus hydrocolloid dressings.
- The specific allergen within the dressing could not be identified.
- Further allergological investigations are recommended for similar cases.