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[Contact urticaria caused by rubber gloves].

J Geier1, T Fuchs

  • 1Abteilung Dermato-Venerologie I, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.

Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Contact urticaria from rubber gloves is rising, especially in females and healthcare workers. A simple water scarification test can diagnose this rubber allergy effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Contact urticaria is a skin reaction to substances that come into contact with the skin.
  • Rubber gloves are a common source of occupational contact dermatitis and urticaria.
  • Increasing incidence reported in specific demographics, including females, atopic dermatitis patients, and hospital personnel.

Observation:

  • Presents 9 patients with contact urticaria specifically caused by rubber gloves.
  • Confirms the increasing incidence in females, atopic dermatitis patients, and hospital personnel.
  • Demonstrates a simple, reliable, and inexpensive diagnostic method using water scarification of gloves.

Findings:

  • Water scarification test effectively assesses allergen solubility, aiding in diagnosis.
  • Identified a type-I allergy in one patient, linked to tetramethyl thiuram disulfide.
  • The study validates and expands upon previous observations regarding rubber glove allergy.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for awareness and diagnostic tools for rubber glove contact urticaria.
  • Suggests water scarification as a practical diagnostic approach for clinicians.
  • Underscores the importance of identifying specific allergens like tetramethyl thiuram disulfide in occupational allergies.

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