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Allergies - Contact Dermatitis, Chemical, and Latex 

Contact Dermatitis, Chemical and Latex Allergies

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Glove use has been linked to skin conditions and allergies.1

Contact dermatitis results from exposure to allergens or irritants, with chemical agents and latex being common culprits in both occupational and clinical settings. Key considerations include identifying specific triggers, recognizing characteristic dermatologic presentations, and implementing effective prevention and management strategies.

Learn to care for your skin.

Videos

Healthcare professional shares experience with chemical glove allergy, its effects on work, and finding a solution.

Chemical Glove Allergy, Impact on Life at Work

Dr. David Boes shares how a severe chemical glove allergy nearly ended his surgical career and his solution.

Chemical Glove Allergy, The Inconvenient Truth

Latex-Free, A Former Paralympian’s Call for Change

Latex-Free, A Former Paralympian’s Call for Change

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Type IV Chemical Allergy / Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Knowledge Flash:

Type IV Chemical Allergy/Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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Identifying Latex Allergy TYPE I

Poster:

Identifying Allergies Flow Chart

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Knowledge Flash:

Type I IgE Medicated Latex Allergy

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Irritant Contact Dermatitis ICD 1 brochure thumbnail

In-Service Brief:

Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD)

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Analysis of latex glove-induced skin conditions in nurses, focusing on allergic reactions and prevention

Clinical Summary:

Study of Latex Glove Associated Dermatoses Among Nurses

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Mockup of Clinical Bulletin on Allergy Testing Patch Testing

Clinical Bulletin:

Allergy Patch Testing

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Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Latex Allergy in Children Modalities and Prevention

Clinical Summary:

Latex Allergy in Children - Modalities and Prevention

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Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Contact Dermatitis Among OR Personnel After Banning Powdered Latex Gloves

Clinical Summary:

Contact Dermatitis Among OR Personnel After Banning Powdered Latex Gloves

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Examining chemical allergies from medical gloves, highlighting skin reactions and safety protocols

Clinical Bulletin:

Chemical Allergies and Medical Gloves

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Guide on selecting the best medical gloves for healthcare tasks, covering materials, allergies, and protection

Clinical Bulletin:

A Guide To Medical Glove Selection

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Overview of contact allergy issues, detailing allergens, clinical diagnosis, and prevention strategies

Contact Allergy:

A Review of Current Problems From a Clinical Perspective

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Managing latex allergies in healthcare, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Clinical Bulletin:

Latex Allergy Management

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Clinical Summary Rubber Accelerators ExamSurgical Gloves thumbnail

Quick Read:

Rubber Accelerators in Medical Examination and Surgical Gloves

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Learn how to differentiate between Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD), Type IV Chemical Allergy (ACD), and Type I Latex Allergy and more.

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Reference:
1. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Glove-induced hand dermatitis: A study in healthcare Workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10412120.