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[Gelatin allergy]

S Hassoun1, A Sabbah

  • 1Laboratoire d'Immuno-Allergologie-CHU, Angers, France.

Allergie Et Immunologie
|May 16, 1998
PubMed
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Gelatin allergy from plasma fillers is a newly recognized condition. A validated protocol involving mediator measurement and basophil activation tests confirms this allergy, aiding diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Allergy

Background:

  • Plasma filler products containing gelatin are widely used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.
  • Allergic reactions to plasma fillers, specifically gelatin, have not been previously well-documented or recognized.
  • Existing diagnostic methods for hypersensitivity lack validation for this specific allergy.

Observation:

  • A clinical case involving anaphylactic shock following a plasma filler injection is presented.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with an immediate hypersensitivity reaction.
  • The observed reaction prompted the development of a specialized diagnostic protocol.

Findings:

  • The developed protocol successfully identified an allergy to gelatin in plasma filler products.

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  • Measurement of immediate hypersensitivity mediators during anaphylaxis confirmed the allergic response.
  • Testing basophil activation (TAB) and leucotriene levels post-reaction validated the gelatin allergy.

    • Implications:

    • This study establishes the reality of gelatin allergy associated with plasma filler products.
    • The validated diagnostic protocol offers a reliable method for identifying this specific allergy.
    • Clinical awareness and appropriate diagnostic approaches are crucial for managing patients with suspected plasma filler allergies.