Skin Reaction to Glue after Surgery
Evening everyone, just wanted to ask if anyone has had a reaction to Dermabond from their surgery. I unfortunately developed a very sore and painful reaction which spread across my wound and under my...
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Hi there @Chrissy1121
I discovered a few years ago that I’m anaphylactic to Colophony (found by accident).
Colophony is a naturally occurring resin commonly used in surgical glues and sticking plasters/dressings.
It has meant I can’t have any surgical glue (and in fact limited dressings).
I strongly suggest you see an allergist/dermatologist for testing for allergies.
Colophony is one of the allergies that can develop due to exposure.
(We think my response developed due to significant exposure to shellac - like French polishers develop).
But there are other options. (I’ve had to have a patient surgeon with “old school” tiny stitches and I’ve had the wound management team involved for dressings etc).
Good luck