I agree with Dr. Scott - reacting to all the variable gloves suggests the possibility of mechanical irritation rather than actual allergy. In the industrial setting, there are glove liners that can be worn
that allow better absorption of sweat and reduce irritation. I don’t know if that kind of product is available in medical settings, and of course dexterity becomes an issue, depending on the required tasks. But it’s something worth considering.
David
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Many times I have employees/patients who are not having true allergic reactions to gloves but to mechanical irritation to washing and donning and doffing of gloves. Skin integrity on hands is
always a challenge during cold seasons as well.
Have you thought of skin hygiene and maintenance? Hand hydration and avoid irritant chemicals to the hands.
William Scott, MD, MPH
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I have a pharmacy tech who works in the sterile IV room who is reacting to many of the sterile neoprene or nitrile gloves we have available. She also has a Latex allergy so we cannot use these either.
Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what sterile gloves we can try for her that will not cause a contact reaction to her hands.
Thank you,
Deb Bianca APRN
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HHC Central Region
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