MONTROSE, CA It?s a problem for any medical professional or nurse: dry, rough
and uncomfortable hands due to continual hand washing, antibacterial soaps and
the harsh realities of daily living, robbing moisture from skin. Latex gloves,
while offering...
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MONTROSE, CA It?s a problem for any medical professional or nurse: dry, rough
and uncomfortable hands due to continual hand washing, antibacterial soaps and
the harsh realities of daily living, robbing moisture from skin. Latex gloves,
while offering protection from body fluids and disease, can also contribute to
skin problems - including contact dermatitis and serious allergic reactions especially with prolonged use, without proper protection from latex itself. And
now, with coast to coast extreme weather conditions, proper dry skin treatment
is even more important.
Though less than one percent of the general population is allergic to latex, the
percentage among healthcare workers is much higher - between 17 and 25 percent,
according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Experts believe that constant latex exposure from gloves and other sources puts
healthcare professionals such as nurses, dentists and lab personnel at increased
risk of latex sensitivity. A
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