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Contact urticaria from rubber gloves.

K Turjanmaa1, T Reunala

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Central Hospital, Tampere, Finland.

Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1988
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Latex gloves can cause allergic reactions like contact urticaria in up to 3% of hospital workers, particularly surgeons. Diagnosis is confirmed by tests, and alternatives like vinyl gloves can prevent reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Surgical rubber (latex) gloves are a common cause of allergic reactions.
  • Contact urticaria and severe allergic symptoms can occur.
  • The prevalence of latex allergy may be as high as 3% among hospital employees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of latex glove allergy in healthcare professionals.
  • To highlight diagnostic methods and management strategies for latex allergy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical history.
  • Diagnostic confirmation through prick tests, use tests, and RAST (Radioallergosorbent test) tests.

Main Results:

  • High-risk individuals include surgeons and instrument nurses, often atopics.

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  • Clinical history can be misleading.
  • Diagnosis is readily confirmed with specific allergy tests.

    • Conclusions:

    • Latex glove allergy is a significant occupational health concern.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
    • Alternative glove materials, such as vinyl or plastic undergloves, provide successful management for sensitized individuals.