Stoma care products represent a common and previously underreported source of peristomal contact dermatitis.

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 dermati

SUBMITTER: Cressey BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5523875 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature