What to Do After a Latex Glove Allergy

The raw material of latex gloves is natural rubber. When the raw material is mixed with some chemical additives in the stirring system, it becomes the mixed original liquid of the fully automatic glove production line, which is used for impregnating hand molds. Latex gloves are widely used in production and daily life, such as in the medical field, cleaning and hygiene field, industrial manufacturing field, etc. However, latex gloves can cause skin sensitization. What should be done when one is allergic to wearing latex gloves?

Symptoms of Latex Glove Allergy

1. The skin is red and itchy: The range of erythema varies from person to person. The rash often appears at the site of contact with latex products, causing unbearable itching. Scratching by the patient may lead to skin damage and secondary infection.

2. Respiratory symptoms: After inhaling particles containing latex components, patients may experience respiratory allergic reactions, often presenting symptoms similar to a cold such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Coughing may also occur, and in severe cases, it can develop into wheezing and breathing difficulties.

3. Eye symptoms: If latex comes into contact with the eyes, it can cause eye irritation and allergic reactions. It is manifested as red eyes, itching, tearing, conjunctival congestion, etc.

4. Gastrointestinal symptoms: After ingesting or coming into contact with latex, some patients may experience gastrointestinal allergic symptoms. Such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.

5. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock: This is the most severe symptom of latex allergy. Although it is relatively rare, it is very dangerous. The patient presented with symptoms such as a sudden sharp drop in blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.

What to Do After a Latex Glove Allergy

If you are allergic to rubber gloves, it is essential to avoid contact with the allergen. You can also treat it by applying topical medication, taking oral medication, rinsing the gloves, and adjusting your diet.
1. Avoid contact with allergens: Patients need to avoid contact with rubber gloves to prevent allergic reactions. Meanwhile, patients can also wash their gloves with clean water to avoid contact with allergens.

2. Local application of medication: If the patient experiences symptoms such as local redness, swelling, and itching, they can apply medications such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream and mometasone furoate cream under the guidance of a doctor for anti-allergy treatment.

3. Oral medication: Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can take medications such as loratadine tablets and Cetirizine hydrochloride tablets for anti-allergy treatment.

4. Rinse gloves: If the patient’s hand skin shows an allergic reaction, it is recommended that the patient promptly rinse the gloves with clean water to prevent the allergic symptoms from worsening. Meanwhile, patients can also wash their gloves with soapy water to relieve allergic symptoms.

5. Adjust diet: During the treatment period, patients should also pay attention to adjusting their diet. They should mainly consume light and easily digestible foods and avoid spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan pepper to prevent aggravating allergic reactions.