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A review of the materials and allergens in protective gloves
Rebecca F Rose1, Paul Lyons, Helen Horne
1Department of Dermatology, The General Infirmary at Leeds, UK. beckyrose@doctors.org.uk
Abstract:
The ingredients previously reported to cause protective glove allergy are presented and evaluated for strength of evidence. Allergens that have caused both delayed hypersensitivity and contact urticaria are considered for rubber, plastic, leather, and textile gloves. The current guidelines regarding glove manufacture are described. A list of materials confirmed by the industry to be used in glove production is presented together with a suggested series for investigating patients with delayed type hypersensitivity and contact urticaria secondary to glove use.
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