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Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Research Advancements on the Use of Medical Gloves Concerning Hand Dermatitis Among Health Care Workers.
Saf Health Work
June 2024
Centre for Drug Delivery Technology and Vaccine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Article Synopsis
- * Common causes of this skin condition include allergies to latex proteins and rubber additives found in gloves, exacerbated by strict hand hygiene practices.
- * Recent research focuses on improving glove materials, exploring alternatives like latex-free options and new compounds to minimize allergic reactions, along with preventive measures such as glove liners and gentle hand sanitizers.
Glove-Induced Hand Dermatitis: A Study in Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia.
Dermatol Res Pract
August 2023
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia.
Skin damage among healthcare workers has been reported by many centers around the world. Occupational hand dermatitis is one of the most commonly known occupational skin diseases and a socially significant health issue. The use of gloves is one of the risk factors for the occurrence and/or aggravation of hand dermatitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of Type I Allergy to Latex and Type IV Allergy to Rubber Additives in Turkish Healthcare Workers.
Dermatol Pract Concept
July 2023
Department of Dermatology, Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Glove-induced skin issues among healthcare workers are commonly misidentified as latex allergies, leading to misunderstandings about their true nature.
- A study involving 98 Turkish healthcare workers found that while many experienced symptoms, only a small percentage actually had latex allergies or contact hypersensitivity to glove materials.
- The findings suggest that simply avoiding latex gloves isn't a practical solution; instead, better skin care practices like using moisturizers and reducing harsh soaps are recommended.
Study of Latex Glove Associated Dermatoses Among Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Indian Dermatol Online J
November 2021
Department of Dermatology, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Introduction: Natural rubber latex (NRL) is processed from trees. Allergic reactions to certain proteins in the latex manifest as immediate hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions to chemicals added to latex during processing manifest as allergic contact dermatitis. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of developing latex allergies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Glove-related hand urticaria is probably underdiagnosed and is an important differential diagnosis in suspected cases of contact allergy.
Case Presentation: A nurse in her twenties presented with recurrent immediate-onset erythematous eruption with burning sensation on the dorsal hands after wearing disposable gloves. This occurred irrespective of the type of disposable gloves used.
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