Know the difference - Prevent further skin reactions at work

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There are 3 different types of skin reactions, one of which is not an allergic response. Knowing the different causes and symptoms will help guide you to understand if your skin reaction is an allergy and what some of the risks are.

KNOW THE DIFFERENT SKIN REACTIONS

For better prevention, know the difference between Type I latex allergy, Type IV chemical allergy and contact dermatitis.

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC QUESTION OR REQUEST WE CAN HELP YOU WITH?

ALLERGY CHECK APP

Find out by answering a few simple questions in our Glove Allergy Check app designed for healthcare professionals like you.

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ALLERGIES EDUCATIONAL SERIES

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ALLERGIES - CONTACT DERMATITIS, CHEMICAL & LATEX

To minimize your risk, please read further to understand occupational skin disease differences, causes, diagnoses, treatments and available solutions for irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis and allergy to latex.

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HOW AN ALLERGY CAN TAKE A PERSONAL TOLL

What other healthcare professionals like you are saying when they rethink their gloves.

A testimonial video on her talking about having an allergy to latex and how it has changed her life

LATEX ALLERGY CAN BE LIFE CHANGING

“Living with a latex allergy has changed everything about my life, my career, my family and everything I do.”

Melita Taylor - Registered Nurse

A testimonial video on him talking about having an allergic contact dermatitis and how it has changed his life

SEVERE ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS NEARLY ENDS SURGEONS’ CAREER

“It was very painful. It affected my work, I had to take time-off. My atopic dermatitis wasn’t going to get any better unless I gave up my job as a surgeon.”

Dr. Chris Liao - Surgeon

A testimonial video on him talking about the severe complications he had to endure at work

CRACKED SKIN LEADS TO INFECTED FINGER AND SURGERY

“My hands got so bad … I got an infection to my little finger. I needed to go to theatre to have this incised and drained.”

Ian Laws - Paediatric Nurse

PREVENT TO PROTECT: TRY OUR SKIN-FRIENDLIER NON-LATEX GLOVES

Moving to Ansell's non-latex glove is a smart move to help you optimize allergy protection and prevention.

Ansell's non-latex glove is also a choice for uncompromising comfort, strength and tactile sensitivity. It often outperforms our standard natural rubber latex gloves.

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