Allergic Dermatitis

Silicon Valley Ostomy Support Group

Allergic Dermatitis

Allergic dermatitis is a skin reaction that is red, bumpy and swollen that has specific margins that mirror the causative agent.

Allergic dermatitis is caused by an allergic skin reaction occurring when the body develops antibodies against an allergen—wafer, paste plastic, dye in tape, liquid plastics.

When suspecting an allergy, check it out by skin testing. Apply product to another area of abdomen on healthy skin and leave in place as long as possible (a week) and check the reaction.

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