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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition, the prevalence of which is increasing in Europe. Continuous glucose monitoring systems, such as FreeStyle Libre (Abbott Diabetes Care, UK) have improved DM… Click to show full abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition, the prevalence of which is increasing in Europe. Continuous glucose monitoring systems, such as FreeStyle Libre (Abbott Diabetes Care, UK) have improved DM management. This device is applied to the skin through an adhesive and remains in place for up to 14 days, dynamically measuring interstitial glucose levels. Several cutaneous side effects have been recognized since its introduction, such as infections, hematomas, and irritant or allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Regarding ACD, the most commonly identified culprit allergen is isobornyl acrylate (IBOA; CAS no. 5888-33-5). This study describes cases of contact dermatitis caused by glucose sensors in a tertiary care Portuguese hospital.
Journal Title: Contact Dermatitis
Year Published: 2020
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