Title | Stoma care products represent a common and previously underreported source of peristomal contact dermatitis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Cressey BD, Belum VR, Scheinman P, Silvestri D, McEntee N, Livingston V, Lacouture ME, Zippin JH |
Journal | Contact Dermatitis |
Volume | 76 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 27-33 |
Date Published | 2017 Jan |
ISSN | 1600-0536 |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Colostomy, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact, Female, Humans, Ileostomy, Male, Middle Aged, Ointments, Postoperative Complications, Retrospective Studies, Skin Care, Skin Cream, Surgical Stomas, Urinary Diversion |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Peristomal dermatitis is a common complication for the >700 000 patients in the United States with an ostomy. The role of stoma skin care products in peristomal dermatitis is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate stoma skin care products as a cause of peristomal dermatitis. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients with peristomal dermatitis at four academic hospitals from January 2010 to March 2014 was performed. Patient demographics, clinical information and use test and patch test results were documented. RESULTS: Eighteen patients identified as having peristomal dermatitis were tested. Twelve of these had peristomal contact dermatitis. We identified numerous stoma skin care products as triggers of irritant and/or allergic contact dermatitis. The most common stoma skin care product used and/or involved in dermatitis was Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film. CONCLUSIONS: Our data support a paradigm shift whereby healthcare workers treating patients with peristomal dermatitis, which is currently considered to be a reaction mainly to bodily fluids, must consider those products used to protect the skin as potential triggers for this disease. Therefore, patients with peristomal dermatitis should be tested with their stoma skin care agents to determine the need for removal or change of these products. Additionally, full ingredient labelling by manufacturers would help identify new allergens and irritants. |
DOI | 10.1111/cod.12678 |
Alternate Journal | Contact Derm. |
PubMed ID | 27576564 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC5523875 |
Grant List | K08 CA160657 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States P30 CA008748 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States |