Contact dermatitis, plastic gloves

Irritation form occlusion, friction, and maceration Allergic reactions to glove materials (natural and synthetic latex, plastic, polymer additives, dyes, glove powder) Contact dermatitis... 

T Estlander, R Jolanki, and L Kanerva. Dermatitis and urticaria from rubber and plastic gloves. Contact Dermatitis 14 20-25, 1986. 

L Kanerva, R Jolanki, T Estlander. Organic pigment as a cause of plastic glove dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 13 41-43, 1985. 

Certain resins, seals, paints, dust and adhesives are causes of dermatitis. To avert this hazard, contact with the skin must be avoided. All loose materials must be handled carefully to avoid splashing. Suitable plastic gloves and correct barrier creams on forearms and hands should be used. 

Epstein JH, Ormsby A, Adams RM (1990) Occupational skin cancer. In Adams RM (ed) Occupational skin disease, 2nd edn. Saunders, Philadelphia, pp 136-159 Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1986) Dermatitis and urticaria from rubber and plastic gloves. Contact Dermatitis 14 20-25... 

Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1994a) Allergic contact dermatitis from rubber and plastic gloves. In Mellstrom G, Wahiberg JE, Maibach HI (eds) Protective gloves for occupational use. CRC Press, Boca Raton, pp 221-239 Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1994b) Protective gloves. In Menne T, Maibach H (eds) Hand eczema. CRC Press, Boca Raton, pp 311-321... 

Natural rubber latex gloves plus inner gloves of plastic, nylon or cotton material reduce the risk of contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by latex rubber gloves. 

Estlander T, Kilpikari I, Eskolin E (1980) Permeability of polymer gloves and chemicals used in the manufacture of gloves (in Finnish). Suomen La arilehti (Finnish Med J) 35 800-803 Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1986) Dermatitis and urticaria from rubber and plastic gloves. Contact Dermatitis 14 20-25 Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1987) Contact urticaria from rubber gloves a detailed description of four cases. Acta Dermatol Venereol Suppl (Stockh) 134 98-102 Estlander T, Keskinen H, Jolanki R, Kanerva L (1992) Occupational dermatitis from exposure to polyurethane chemicals. Contact Dermatitis 27 161-165... 

Heat is an essential part of any moulding process. Moulding materials have a high heat capacity and in their hot plastic state will stick on contact with the skin and are difficult to remove. Protection can be afforded by the use of suitable industrial gloves. Some of the materials used can cause dermatitis, which can be prevented by the use of gloves. 

Gloves made of rubber (latex, nitrile, or butyl), plastic, or synthetic rubber-like material (such as Neoprene) protect workers from bums, irritation, and dermatitis caused by contact with oils, greases, solvents, and other chemicals. The use of rubber gloves also reduces the risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious substances. 

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