Very interesting for those who have adhesive reactions--

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Found this interesting….. Some of the Band aid brand products are the only

brand S & J can use without having reactions….. and I noticed that there are

SOME band aid brand prducts that he does react to…. So it leaves me standing

at the pharmacy saying/asking, “Now which band aids did I get last time and

he did not react to them?” It is funny b/c I buy them in large quantities….

Anyway this last them I bought the Band Aid sheer band aids b/c I had

noticed they did not react to them when we got them the last time……..and

look at the part I highlighted in red!!!!! I guess I figured it out by

deduction, huh? Now if we could figure out the difference between Tegaderm

and the stuff in the mini-med sets…..

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IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION

T.R.U.E. TEST indicates that you have a contact allergy to colophony, often

called “rosin,” obtained from the sap of four species of pine trees.

Colophony is used in a wide variety of products for its ability to make

things sticky.

Contact of this substance with your skin may result in dermatitis. Other

factors may or may not be related to your condition. Your physician will

counsel you on appropriate management of your dermatitis.

Where Colophony Is Found:

Colophony may be found in many products that commonly come in contact with

skin, including cosmetics and veterinary medications. Cosmetics such as

foundations, concealers, sunscreens, eyeliners, mascaras, lipsticks, creams,

and color pencils may contain colophony. Topical veterinary medications

containing colophony include adherents, drawing salves, hoof ointments and

softeners, blister creams, and first-aid ointments.

Other products that may contain colophony include soft yellow bar soaps,

adhesives, cements, putties, sealants, polishes, waxes, lacquers, varnishes,

stains, greases, paints, and some oils. Colophony may also be found in

asphalt products, waterproofing agents, soldering materials, polyethylene,

drive belts, sawdust, solvents, and linoleum. Additional exposure in the

home may come from match tips, fireworks, yellow laundry soap, pine-oil

cleaners, chewing gums, modeling clay, and tacky substances such as athletic

grip aids and postage stamp glue.

Industrial exposure may come from products such as printing inks, cutting

fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and surface coatings. High-quality gloss paper

may be coated with colophony, as may various adhesive tapes, such as Scotch®

tape. The adhesive for shoe parts made from neoprene is also a common route

of exposure to colophony.

Additional sources include topical medications in dentistry and

dental-impression material, ostomy appliances, and salicylic acid plasters.

How to Avoid Colophony:

Because colophony is found in such a wide variety of products, it is

important to use only ingredient-labeled products that do not list colophony

or any of its synonyms on the label.

Inform your dentist that you are allergic to colophony and ask for

preparations that do not contain colophony or any of the other allergens to

which you are likely to react.

Band-Aid® sheer or Elmer’s® glue may be used as a substitute for tape.

Avoid sawdust from pine trees. Avoid contact with pine, juniper, tamarack,

and other evergreen trees until you can be tested for sensitivity to them.

Wear Allerderm® Heavy-Duty Vinyl Gloves (800-365-6868) when applying

veterinary medications or when working with substances mentioned in the

previous section such as pine-oil cleaners, varnishes, or paints.

If you suspect that you are being exposed to this allergen at work, consult

your employer regarding Material Safety Data Sheets.

Note: These are general guidelines for avoiding this particular allergen in

your daily activities. Please consult your physician regarding specific

additional instructions for you.

How to Test a Product for Possible Use:

Talk to your physician before testing products on yourself. Perform this

test only with products that are designed to stay on the skin, such as

cosmetics and lotions. Varnishes, solvents, sawdust, etc., should not be

tested in this way.

To test a product, apply a small amount twice daily on a nickel-sized area

of skin on the bend of your arm for 7 days in a row. If no reaction occurs,

the product is probably suitable for you to use.

Synonyms/Components of Colophony:

Rosin, gum rosin, rosin gum

Tall oil

Resina terebinthinae

Abietic acid

W-W wood rosin

Dertomal™ 18

Methyl abietate alcohol, abietic alcohol, abietyl alcohol

Abitol®

Hercolyn® D

Foral® 105

Staybelite® 10

Granolite™ SG

Dercolyte™ ZS

Dertophene™ 18

Other Substances to Which You May React:

Wood tars, especially juniper tar (oil of Cade)

Other plant materials including Chrysanthemum

Other evergreen trees in addition to pine trees

Spices (nutmeg, paprika, mace, cloves)

Fragrances, essential oils

How to Read Product Labels:

Now that you know the substances to which you are allergic, make a list,

perhaps on a small card, of the names of these substances to take with you

when shopping.

Before purchasing a product that may come in contact with your skin, look

for its list of ingredients. The list of ingredients may be anywhere on the

package. Read the list carefully to see if any of the names are on the list.

If so, ask your pharmacist or physician for a suitable alternative. Then

check that product against your list.

When a product is not packaged, does not have a list of ingredients, or

lists only the active ingredients, you have several choices: (1) find an

alternative that does list all ingredients, (2) contact the manufacturer for

a full list of ingredients, or (3) ask your pharmacist or physician for a

suitable alternative.

Material Safety Data Sheets:

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required for all chemicals and

substances that workers contact in the workplace. These sheets list

chemicals that are known to be hazardous or poisonous. Read these sheets

carefully to see whether the lists contain the name of the chemical to which

you are allergic or any of its synonyms. Please note, however, that MSDS

sheets do not list specific chemicals to which only a few people may be

allergic. There is often little detailed information regarding exact

chemicals, and only those substances in concentrations greater than 1% must

be listed. If the chemical to which you are allergic is not listed, and for

some reason you suspect it could be in a particular product, contact the

supplier to find out whether the chemical is in the product. MSDS sheets

usually contain telephone numbers of suppliers where you can get more

information. When requesting ingredient information, be sure to state all of

the chemical synonyms or other names for your allergen.

Examples of Products:

This brief list is intended to provide a few examples; it is not intended as

a comprehensive listing of all products in these categories. This

information is subject to change without notice. Products are frequently

reformulated by their manufacturers. Even with products you may have used

with confidence in the past, read product labels carefully before use to be

assured that they do not include this allergen.

Examples of Products Containing Colophony

Veterinary Topical Medications

Amlab® Drawing Salva

Wonderful Dream® Brand Salve

Cosmetics

Avon® Advanced Foundation: Hide –N– Blend Body Cover

Clinique® Oil-Free Sunblock

Cover Girl® Continuous Color Lipstick (creme/frost)

Examples of Products Free of Colophony

Cosmetics

Almay® Wakeup Call Cream Makeup

Physicians Formula® Sun Shield Oil-Free

Loreal® Voluminous Mascara

Estee Lauder® All-Day Lipstick

Avon® Lash Primer and Conditioner

Sisley® Botanical Lip Liner

Revlon® Everylash Mascara

Lancôme® Forticils Fortifying Lash Conditioner

Thioglycolate Epilating Products

Nair® products

Surgicream®

Sally Hansen® exfoliating products

Palmer’s® Shave Cream or Lotion

Better Off® facial cream

One Touch® products

Nudit® products

Neet® products

Adhesives

Dermicel®

Blenderm®

Scanpor® Tape (800 365-6868)

Veterinary Topical Medications

Dr. Naylor’s® Red-Kote

Adverse reactions associated with patch testing include, burning, pruritus,

erythema, and hyperpigmentation.

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