Allergic Reactions To Latex Gloves

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By: H. Waters -

This article can be read also at http://allergy-

information.blogspot.com

The natural rubber latex is a milky fluid which is derived from the

rubber tree known as hevea brasiliensis. The gloves made from this

natural rubber latex are known as Latex Gloves. These latex gloves

can cause allergic reactions due to the proteins released by the

latex.

Health Problems Caused by wearing Latex Gloves

For the past few years it can be observed that there is an

increasing incidence of allergic reactions among the latex gloves

users. According to current estimation up to 17% of health care

workers, who are regular users of latex gloves, have developed an

allergy to them. The more time the health care workers spend in

contact with latex the more they are likely to become allergic

patient. The three main types of health problems which can be caused

by wearing regular natural rubber latex gloves are 1) irritant

dermatitis, 2) allergic contact dermatitis and 3) immediate latex

allergy.

1) Irritant Dermatitis: The Irritant dermatitis is the most common

disease that is associated with wearing of latex gloves. It is

mainly caused by repeated washing of hands and especially wearing of

powdered gloves. Dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin are the

main symptoms of this disease. The Irritant dermatitis is not

actually a true allergic reaction. The irritation may be caused both

because of the powder in the gloves which acts as an irritant and

because of the skin which stays moist for many hours during the day

as we wear them. Washing of hands may also cause an irritation

because of the strong scrubbing agents, soaps and detergents.

2) Allergic Contact Dermatitis: In case of allergic contact

dermatitis which is also known as chemical sensitivity dermatitis

the hands, wrists and even forearms develop a red, itchy rash,

blisters, sores and cracks. This disease is an allergic reaction of

the skin which is caused by the chemicals inside the latex gloves.

The chemicals which are mainly responsible for the disease are the

residues which were not completely removed during manufacturing

process. The more one is exposed to these harmful chemicals the more

he is likely to react with them.

3) Immediate Latex Allergy: The most common symptoms of this disease

are skin redness, rash, hives and eczema. Sometimes more severe

symptoms can be life-threatening such as respiratory symptoms such

as stuffy nose, sneezing, red itchy eyes, swollen face, scratchy

throat, asthma and anaphylaxis. One is more likely to develop an

immediate latex allergy as long as he is exposed to the proteins

released by the latex gloves.

[Guest guest]

this happened to me at the dentist, altough on the allergy test it only showed

up as a 1. my lips swelled up and turned red and dry and itchy....they're almost

back to normal now... 4 days later. jeesh. i heard nitrile is ok...

best

shefy

Eddy <smsbizclub@...> wrote:

By: H. Waters -

This article can be read also at http://allergy-

information.blogspot.com

The natural rubber latex is a milky fluid which is derived from the

rubber tree known as hevea brasiliensis. The gloves made from this

natural rubber latex are known as Latex Gloves. These latex gloves

can cause allergic reactions due to the proteins released by the

latex.

Health Problems Caused by wearing Latex Gloves

For the past few years it can be observed that there is an

increasing incidence of allergic reactions among the latex gloves

users. According to current estimation up to 17% of health care

workers, who are regular users of latex gloves, have developed an

allergy to them. The more time the health care workers spend in

contact with latex the more they are likely to become allergic

patient. The three main types of health problems which can be caused

by wearing regular natural rubber latex gloves are 1) irritant

dermatitis, 2) allergic contact dermatitis and 3) immediate latex

allergy.

1) Irritant Dermatitis: The Irritant dermatitis is the most common

disease that is associated with wearing of latex gloves. It is

mainly caused by repeated washing of hands and especially wearing of

powdered gloves. Dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin are the

main symptoms of this disease. The Irritant dermatitis is not

actually a true allergic reaction. The irritation may be caused both

because of the powder in the gloves which acts as an irritant and

because of the skin which stays moist for many hours during the day

as we wear them. Washing of hands may also cause an irritation

because of the strong scrubbing agents, soaps and detergents.

2) Allergic Contact Dermatitis: In case of allergic contact

dermatitis which is also known as chemical sensitivity dermatitis

the hands, wrists and even forearms develop a red, itchy rash,

blisters, sores and cracks. This disease is an allergic reaction of

the skin which is caused by the chemicals inside the latex gloves.

The chemicals which are mainly responsible for the disease are the

residues which were not completely removed during manufacturing

process. The more one is exposed to these harmful chemicals the more

he is likely to react with them.

3) Immediate Latex Allergy: The most common symptoms of this disease

are skin redness, rash, hives and eczema. Sometimes more severe

symptoms can be life-threatening such as respiratory symptoms such

as stuffy nose, sneezing, red itchy eyes, swollen face, scratchy

throat, asthma and anaphylaxis. One is more likely to develop an

immediate latex allergy as long as he is exposed to the proteins

released by the latex gloves.

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