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Detect & Protect
Gustavo Sanchez
Created on September 16, 2025
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Detect & Protect
Gloves may look simple, but the type you choose really matters. For years, latex gloves were considered the best — strong, comfortable, and effective.
But here’s the catch: latex allergy is still a big global problem, especially for healthcare workers like us.
Some studies show up to 30% of dentists and as many as 50% of surgeons have had latex sensitivity. Even patients with multiple surgeries are at higher risk.
Types of Reactions
Click each circle to learn about the three main types of reactions.
- A true allergy to latex proteins.
- Symptoms appear within minutes (sometimes hours): hives, swelling, trouble breathing, or even anaphylaxis (life-threatening).
- Exposure can happen through skin, mucosa, or even inhaled particles from powdered gloves.
- Anyone with a suspected latex allergy should not even be in a room where latex is used.
Type I Hypersensitivity (Immediate Allergy)
- Not an allergy.
- Caused by frequent handwashing, soaps, or glove powders breaking down skin.
- Symptoms: red, dry, irritated, or cracked skin.
- Prevention: rinse hands well, dry completely, and use non-powdered gloves.
Irritant Dermatitis
- Caused by the chemicals used in glove manufacturing, not the latex itself.
- Symptoms: itchy, red rash that appears 24–48 hours after contact (sometimes up to 72 hours).
- It’s a local reaction (skin only, not whole body).
- Not life-threatening, but can increase the chance of developing Type I.