Why are some people allergic to Elastoplast?

Why are some people allergic to Elastoplast?

If you react like this to sticking plasters you are probably sensitised to the rosin (or colophony) that is used in the adhesive. It’s a natural substance obtained from conifers, created from pine balsam during the making of turpentine.

Do Elastoplast bandages have latex?

Elastoplast SensitiveTM bandages are Latex-free and suitable for easily irritated skin. The soft and breathable material is hypoallergenic.

How do you know if you have an adhesive allergy?

Symptoms of an adhesive allergy may include redness, blisters, itchy skin, flaking skin, and a rash. While a mild reaction may only appear where the adhesive was applied, a more severe reaction is also possible. If you think you have an adhesive allergy, it’s best to reach out to your doctor to confirm your diagnosis.

Can you be allergic to wound dressing?

Wound care treatments and products applied to the skin can cause a contact dermatitis. There is an inflammatory reaction at the point of contact of the dressing. Patients with a wound are at an increased risk of developing an allergy to the dressings and topical products used to treat it.

Are Elastoplast hypoallergenic?

Elastoplast Sensitive The comfortable material is hypoallergenic and flexible. The non-stick woundpad protects and cushions the wound. The secure and skin friendly adhesion ensures that the plaster stays in place but is still painless to remove.

Can you develop an allergy to plasters?

Many types of plasters use adhesives so they can stick to skin and protect wounds. However, some people have a plaster allergy if they are allergic to the materials in these adhesives, or the latex in the bandage. Allergy to latex is a serious condition affecting a significant proportion of populations worldwide.

Why do bandages give me a rash?

If you’re allergic to adhesive bandages, you’ll often react to acrylate and methacrylate. These are chemicals commonly used in tape adhesives to make them sticky. The two types of reactions to an adhesive allergy are irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.

Where are Elastoplast bandages made?

We are the healthcare brand of Beiersdorf, one of the leading skincare companies worldwide, situated in Hamburg, Germany. Elastoplast has come a long way since the first Elastoplast plaster, which we developed in 1896, when Smith & Nephew companies (founded in 1856) expanded their business to Wound Dresssing.

Can you be allergic to paper tape?

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by tape usually doesn’t involve an immune reaction. This dermatitis occurs within a few hours of exposure to the adhesive and causes redness at the site and may result in erosions, vesicles, crusts, and scaling. Allergic dermatitis is less common but can pose more problems.

Can bandages irritate skin?

But the most common reaction is irritant contact dermatitis, which is not a true allergic reaction. Most rashes caused by adhesive bandages can be treated at home, but see a doctor if the rash is painful, if it blisters, or if you have other symptoms like a fever or shortness of breath.

Can you be allergic to hydrocolloid dressing?

The most widely used product of hydrocolloid dressing agents is Duoderm extrathin®. However, hydrocolloid dressings can be the cause of irritant contact dermatitis and can also cause allergic contact dermatitis.