Reasons and solutions for hand allergies in cleanrooms

When it comes to clean rooms, everyone must be fully armed, and hands are the key maintenance targets. We all wear dust-free gloves

Check gloves, Aobang Medical Equipment reminds you of the causes and treatment methods of hand allergies in cleanrooms

The beauty of dust-free gloves is overshadowed by allergies. Nowadays, there are mainly two types of dust-free gloves: nitrile gloves and latex gloves. Among them, allergies to latex gloves are extremely rare and the symptoms are extremely serious. When you feel uncomfortable wearing gloves, don't ignore it. Since allergies are not a big deal, such as severe latex allergies, they can lead to shock and even threaten life. According to statistics, the current latex allergy rate among the general population is about 1-6%, while specific populations have reached 11.5% to 54%. Latex allergy has become more common.

What are the symptoms of what looks like a terrible latex allergy?

Latex allergy is actually an immune response that occurs in the human body after contact with natural latex and products. Minor skin damage to the contact area, such as dryness, burning sensation, stabbing pain, redness, peeling, cracking, etc., is a precursor to latex allergy. It can develop into immediate allergic reactions, such as contact urticaria, rhinitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, etc. Delayed onset allergic reactions are usually more severe, presenting symptoms such as rash, erythema, eczema, and herpes at the site of contact, which can spread throughout the body and can cause shock in severe cases, usually lasting longer.

Coping strategies for glove allergies

It is clear that latex allergy is a serious "hidden danger" of using gloves once, and allergies to other types of gloves can also affect health. With the dramatic increase in glove usage, it is essential for us to understand which glove allergies exist and adopt ineffective methods to prevent, alleviate, or even eradicate them.

Allergies caused by latex protein

This type of allergy is relatively rare. Usually used by individuals with latex allergies.

Solution: Using nitrile gloves and other products instead of latex gloves can prevent allergic symptoms such as itching and stinging in the hands when wearing gloves.

Moreover, human skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, etc. are all prone to contact with latex protein, and people with latex allergy constitution should pay attention to preventing contact in these areas.

Corn starch in gloves triggers allergies

The appearance of this allergy is partly due to the solid or aerosol transmission of corn starch particles inside the dust-free gloves, which can cause allergies upon contact with the human body. On the other hand, it could be due to local allergies to corn starch.

Solution: Use powder free gloves to alleviate symptoms, and use powder free gloves to stop prevention.

Sweating on hands and tight gloves can cause allergies

When worn for a long time, gloves that are too tight may cause allergic symptoms such as itching and redness in the hands.

Solution: Change gloves in a timely manner and keep hands dry. If allergies occur, avoid contact with gloves until the allergy symptoms disappear. And the selected glove model should match the size of the hands. If it feels too tight to wear, it should be replaced with a larger model.

Allergies caused by internal environment

If, before wearing gloves, your hands are exposed to substances that are likely to cause allergies, such as detergent, disinfectant, perfume, soap, cosmetics, and perhaps jewelry, you can cause discomfort when wearing gloves.

Solution: When wearing gloves, do not use oily hand cream; Wash hands correctly, use gentle soap and completely dry them; Do not repeatedly use gloves.