Although cases of allergy or unwanted reactions on account of latex gloves usage are relatively rare, it is still considered seriously and all measures are taken to reduce such incidents. Most latex gloves have corn starch added to them for easy wear and removal. Patients with a history of allergies or illness are susceptible to allergy when their skin comes in touch with gloves that have corn starch. The immune system identifies the components of the corn starch as toxic agents and produces antibodies to fight it. This, in turn, causes allergy in the patient which in certain cases can be severe.
To counter this challenge, the medical fraternity came up with a new alternative; Latex powder-free gloves. While the general make and build of the gloves are the same, it comes with a synthetic coating that minimizes the risk of any allergy inducing component coming in contact with the patient’s skin. It is also leached several times to reduce the level of protein and other irritants. Depending on the requirement, these gloves come in many variants while ensuring all allergy-causing components are minimised. VLHS is a leading maker of examination and surgical gloves that address several medical requirements. Our latex powder-free gloves are made especially to ensure they are sterile and minimise the cases of allergic reactions while also making sure it provides the protection and functionality our medical professionals need to conduct a successful procedure.
