Condom dermatitisL23.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Condom allergy

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Contact allergy to condom components as a result of Type IV/Type I sensitization to latex or rubber accelerators, see below rubber allergy, latex allergy. In most cases it is contact urticaria limited to the contact site with itching and swelling. Late reactions after the use of condoms are reported less frequently. Kinically, these occur as severe contact dermatitis/mucositis of the penis or vulva or vagina. Etiologically, rubber additives play an important role (see below rubber allergy).

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Avoid the triggering agent, if necessary use latex-free condoms (e.g. Durex Avanti). Short-term treatment of skin symptoms with external glucocorticoids such as 0.5% hydrocortisone (e.g. Hydro-Wolff, R127, R123 ).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer