Allergic contact dermatitis from a disposable blood pressure cuff containing isobornyl acrylate and 2‐phenoxyethyl acrylate

Abstract

How to cite this article: Prasad A, Reeder MJ. Allergic contact dermatitis to silicone in a continuous positive airway pressure mask.

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by dipropylene glycol diacrylate in the Omnipod® insulin pump*

“…Even though tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate have not been found in Omnipod, these allergens have previously been identified in other MDs, and primary sensitization cannot be ruled out. 16,17 Unfortunately, we were not able to obtain DPGDA with a purity higher (≥ 80%) than the one used for test preparations and as a reference in the chemical investigations. However, in the chemical analyses there were no indications of the presence of the other acrylates causing positive reactions in this material.…”

“…Furthermore, it cannot be excluded that other acrylates also may have been present in previous Omnipod batches. Even though tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and 2‐phenoxyethyl acrylate have not been found in Omnipod, these allergens have previously been identified in other MDs, and primary sensitization cannot be ruled out 16,17 …”

Sensitization to isobornyl acrylate in a tertiary Belgian hospital

“…However, IBOA has recently been responsible for ACD due to other MDs such as infusion sets for treating pulmonary hypertension, 3 electrocardiogram electrodes, 4 and disposable tensiometers. 5 MDs are not the only source of IBOA. Recently, few papers reported ACD to IBOA present in glues contained in protective covers of smartwatches 6 and in UV-tempered-glass screen protectors on mobile phones.…”

“…IBOA has become a well‐known allergen responsible for ACD caused by MDs for diabetes. However, IBOA has recently been responsible for ACD due to other MDs such as infusion sets for treating pulmonary hypertension, 3 electrocardiogram electrodes, 4 and disposable tensiometers 5 . MDs are not the only source of IBOA.…”

Impact of trends in new and emerging contact allergens

“… 50 Such reaction have been described not only underlying the body of different glucose sensor sets, 46 , 51 but also to areas in contact with other medical devices, such as blood pressure cuffs. 52 …”