side effects of lanolin??

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I'm working on clinical paperwork and I need to find some possible side effects of lanolin cream. I've looked in all my textbooks and done some internet searches and I really can't find anything. Any ideas?? Any help would be great. Thanks:nuke:

Specializes in Palliative Care, NICU/NNP.

It smells bad. I imagine one could have an allergic reaction to it.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I work in a long-term nursing facility and have a resident who gets A&D to her feet. Whenever I have put this on her she says she burns and can't stand the discomfort. Her feet get bright red and I have to wash it off. She had it applied to her buttocks by a CNA and the same reaction occurred. I asked my Unit Coordinator if she could be allergic to it - he chuckled and said it's only vitamins. I believe she is allergic to the lanolin in the A&D. Could this be possible??

Thanks!

Laurie, brand new LPN

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
Can you explain this further? Is Lansinoh organic? Otherwise I don't see the difference.

I know Lansinoh is purified. So it would stand to reasons that any pesticide residue has been removed.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

Some people with an allergy to wool have had issues with it.

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I work in a long-term nursing facility and have a resident who gets A&D to her feet. Whenever I have put this on her she says she burns and can't stand the discomfort. Her feet get bright red and I have to wash it off. She had it applied to her buttocks by a CNA and the same reaction occurred. I asked my Unit Coordinator if she could be allergic to it - he chuckled and said it's only vitamins. I believe she is allergic to the lanolin in the A&D. Could this be possible??

Thanks!

Laurie, brand new LPN

the A+D that i have seen is petroleum based....

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.
the A+D that i have seen is petroleum based....

Petroleum jelly makes up a large percentage of it.

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Specializes in geriatrics.
the A+D that i have seen is petroleum based....

The A&D we are using lists lanolin, then petroleum - I'll have to see if the resident has any issues with wool products. Thanks for the reply.

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