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A review of the materials and allergens in protective gloves
Author(s) -
Rose Rebecca F,
Lyons Paul,
Horne Helen,
Mark Wilkinson S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01580.x
Subject(s) - contact urticaria , medicine , allergy , contact allergy , dermatology , surgical gloves , occupational exposure , contact dermatitis , allergen , surgery , immunology , medical emergency
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.