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8/13/2018 |
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Protect Yourself And Your Patients By Avoiding Irritating Glove Ingredients |
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Protect Yourself And Your Patients By Avoiding Irritating Glove Ingredients by Amber Auger, RDH, MPH Over the last eight years, I came to expect dry, itchy, and red hands when working chairside. During the winter months, it was almost unbearable to don gloves without pain or compromising the integrity of the glove from the soothing lotion I had placed on my hands. Powdered gloves only amplified my discomfort, while bulky gloves left me without the tactile sensitivity I needed to properly treat patients. While researching for a solution, I found that I was not alone in my pursuit of gloves that protected, while meeting the needs of my sensitive skin. Skin dermatitis Skin dermatitis, also known as “hand eczema,” can leave practitioners with red skin, itchiness, discomfort, and dry and cracked hands. (1) Studies report that “nearly 38% of hand eczema has been reported in health-care workers.” (2) Often treated with topical steroids, dermatitis can compromise the clinician’s comfort, especially while working. Read full article on Dentistry iQ.
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