Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Condom-related allergic contact dermatitis

C B Harmon1, S M Connolly, T R Larson

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 95259.

The Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A patient developed skin issues from a condom catheter after 25 years. Allergy testing identified thiram and mercaptobenzothiazole as causes, resolved by switching to silicone.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genetic differences based on a beef terminal index are reflected in future phenotypic performance differences in commercial beef cattle.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2016
Same author

Effect of Wheat Cultivars and Blends on the Oviposition and Larval Mortality of Cephus cinctus (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) and Parasitism by Bracon cephi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae).

Environmental entomology·2016
Same author

Evidence- and consensus-based (S3) Guidelines for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis - International League of Dermatological Societies in cooperation with the European Dermatology Forum - Short version.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2015
Same author

Good syndrome and lichen planus: case and review.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2014
Same author

Pharmacoscintigraphy confirms consistent tamsulosin release from a novel triple-layered tablet.

International journal of pharmaceutics·2013
Same author

Take heart: bariatric surgery in obese patients with severe heart failure. Two case reports.

Heart, lung & circulation·2012

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Condom catheters are used for urinary incontinence management.
  • Prolonged use can lead to complications such as skin irritation.
  • Identifying specific allergens is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced recurrent blisters and epidermal sloughing on the penile shaft after 25 years of condom catheter use.
  • The symptoms suggested a contact dermatitis or hypersensitivity reaction.

Findings:

  • Patch testing identified hypersensitivity to thiram and mercaptobenzothiazole, common components in latex condom catheters.
  • Topical steroid treatment provided symptomatic relief.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronic skin issues related to medical devices.
  • Alternative materials, like silicone, can be effective in preventing recurrence of allergic reactions.
  • Further research into hypoallergenic materials for long-term urinary device use is warranted.

Related Experiment Videos