A successful use of barrier patches in the management of Dexcom G6? contact dermatitis ? a case study Case report
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Jun 30, 2025
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case report, continuous glucose monitoring, dermatitis, allergy, diabetes mellitus
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The popularity of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices rises, similar to the prevalence of CGM-related contact dermatitis. There is still a paucity of recommendations for its treatment, and here, we documented the use of barrier patches from adhesive dressing tape. A 25-year-old type I diabetic presented symptoms of contact dermatitis after a month of CGM use. A barrier patch significantly prevented its symptoms. CGM was discontinued for over a year, and after it was reintroduced, the symptoms relapsed. Barrier patches were used again, with good results. We added some data on the management of CGM-related contact dermatitis and materials suitable for barrier patches.
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Duda, P., Michalczyk, J., Dziedzic, B., & Chmielewska, K. (2025). A successful use of barrier patches in the management of Dexcom G6? contact dermatitis ? a case study. Alergoprofil, 21(3), 3-9. https://doi.org/10.24292/01.AP.212110925
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5. Dexcom.com. How to avoid irritated/sensitive skin from sensor adhesive?.
6. Riley DS, Barber MS, Kienle GS et al. CARE guidelines for case reports: explanation and elaboration document. J Clin Epidemiol. 2017; 89: 218-35.
7. Kruszewski J, Kowalski ML, Kulus M et al. Standardy w alergologii wydanie III. Stanowiska panelów eksperckich Polskiego Towarzystwa Alergologicznego. Termedia Wydawnictwa Medyczne, Poznań 2019.
8. Nowicki R, Czarnecka-Operacz M, Grubska-Suchanek E et al. Position statement of the Polish Society of Allergology and Polish Dermatological Society regarding the limited accessibility of materials necessary for patch testing. Part I: Technological and legal barriers. Alergol Pol - Polish J Allergol. 2024; 11(3): 195-210.
9. Zarys.com. Catalogs.
10. Freckmann G, Buck S, Waldenmaier D et al. Skin Reaction Report Form: Development and Design of a Standardized Report Form for Skin Reactions Due to Medical Devices for Diabetes Management. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2020; 15(4): 801-6.
11. Paret M, Barash G, Rachmiel M. ?Out of the box? solution for skin problems due to glucose-monitoring technology in youth with type 1 diabetes: real-life experience with fluticasone spray. Acta Diabetol. 2020; 57(4): 419-24.
12. Cichoń M, Sokołowska-Wojdyło M, Trzeciak M. Allergic contact dermatitis elicited by insulin infusion sets: First case reported in Poland. Contact Dermatitis. 2023; 88(5): 404-6.
13. YpsoPump with mylife Loop ? mylife Polska (pl-PL).
14. YpsoPump with mylife Loop ? mylife Diabetescare ? International.
15. Kamann S, Heinemann L, Oppel E. Usage of Hydrocolloid- Based Plasters in Patients Who Have Developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Isobornyl Acrylate While Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2020; 14(3): 582-5.
16. de Groot A, van Oers EM, Ipenburg NA et al. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by glucose sensors and insulin pumps: A full review: Part 1: Sensors and pumps, adverse cutaneous reactions, allergens, and diabetes devices causing allergic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2025; 92(2): 87-112.
17. Oppel E, Kamann S, Heinemann L et al. The implanted glucose monitoring system Eversense: An alternative for diabetes patients with isobornyl acrylate allergy. Contact Dermatitis. 2020; 82(2): 101-4.
18. Aerts O, Herman A, Mowitz M et al. Isobornyl Acrylate. Dermatitis. 2020; 31(1): 4-12.
19. Cichoń M, Myśliwiec M, Trzeciak M. Role of acrylates in the development of contact dermatitis in diabetic patients ? A Polish dermatology tertiary centre experience. Contact Dermatitis. 2024; 90(2): 126-33.
20. Cichoń M, Trzeciak M, Sokołowska-Wojdyło M et al. Contact Dermatitis to Diabetes Medical Devices. Int J Mol Sci. 2023; 24(13): 10697.
21. Svedman C, Ulriksdotter J, Lejding T et al. Changes in adhesive ingredients in continuous glucose monitoring systems may induce new contact allergy pattern. Contact Dermatitis. 2021; 84(6): 439-46.
22. Ahrensb?ll-Friis U, Simonsen AB, Zachariae C et al. Contact dermatitis caused by glucose sensors, insulin pumps, and tapes: Results from a 5-year period. Contact Dermatitis. 2021; 84(2): 75-81.
23. Ulriksdotter J, Sukakul T, Bruze M et al. Contact Allergy to Allergens in the Swedish Baseline Series Over-represented in Diabetes Patients with Skin Reactions to Medical Devices: A Retrospective Study from Southern Sweden. Acta Derm Venereol. 2024; 104: adv19676.
24. Alves da Silva C, Bregnh?j A, Mowitz M et al. Contact dermatitis in children caused by diabetes devices. Contact Dermatitis. 2022; 87(5): 406-13.
25. Oppel E, Högg C, Oschmann A et al. Contact allergy to the Dexcom G6 glucose monitoring system ? Role of 2,2?-methylenebis( 6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol) monoacrylate in the new adhesive. Contact Dermatitis. 2022; 87(3): 258-64.