Allergic contact dermatitis caused by wound closure tape in a pediatric patient.

Wound care products are emerging as causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). There are increasing reports of ACD to certain medical adhesives; however, there are no published reports of contact sensitization solely due to wound closure tape such as Steri-Strips™. Herein, we present the first confirmed case of ACD in a child caused by wound closure tape.