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Allergic reactions to rubber condoms.

M Rademaker1, A Forsyth

  • 1Contact Dermatitis Investigation Unit, Belvidere Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland.

Genitourinary Medicine
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A new "hypoallergenic" condom washed in ammonia was tested for rubber sensitivity. Results show it still causes allergic reactions in many patients, indicating a non-allergenic condom is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Increased condom use correlates with rising rates of rubber contact dermatitis.
  • Rubber accelerators in condoms are common allergens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel ammonia-washed condom designed to reduce rubber accelerator residues.
  • To determine if this "hypoallergenic" condom is suitable for individuals with rubber allergies.

Main Methods:

  • Patch testing fifty patients with known rubber accelerator allergies.
  • Patch testing fifty control patients without rubber allergies.
  • Comparing reactions to an ordinary condom versus the new washed condom.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-two of fifty rubber-sensitive patients exhibited positive reactions to the washed condom.
Keywords:
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  • Four of fifty control patients showed positive reactions to the washed condom.
  • Ammonia washing did not sufficiently reduce allergen residues.

    • Conclusions:

    • The ammonia-washed condom is not suitable for individuals with rubber sensitivity.
    • Development of a truly non-allergenic condom is necessary to address this issue.