Selecting the Right Glove is Key to Those with Latex Allergies

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 08:56

Having a latex glove allergy is common, but many people are unaware that the cause of their allergic skin reaction may be caused by the Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) from which the glove is made.  The prevalence of latex glove allergies has increased significantly due to the increasing use of latex gloves primarily in the healthcare industry.

With approximately 40,000 products on the market that contain NRL, the chances of coming into contact with a latex product, such as latex gloves, is very high.  NRL contains over 200 proteins, 13 of which are suspected allergens.  These antigenic proteins can cause allergic reactions in latex-sensitive people.

Latex Allergy Symptoms
Symptoms of an allergic reaction caused by latex can range from minor skin irritation and redness to sneezing to anaphylactic shock, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.  Other symptoms include skin rash, hives, irritated or watery eyes, swollen eyes, itching and/or difficulty breathing.

How Vytex® NRL Works
Vytex NRL is an eco-friendly natural rubber latex raw material that significantly reduces the antigenic proteins found in natural rubber latex, the primary material in the manufacturing of latex gloves.  Produced through a novel, patented process, Vytex NRL retains all the positive qualities of latex with virtually undetectable levels of the antigenic proteins that  are believed to cause latex allergies.  This development may help those who suffer from allergies caused by contact with latex gloves.

“If you believe you suffer from a latex skin allergy, contact your physician or healthcare provider about your concerns and consider being tested for latex allergy,” suggests Bill Doyle, CEO of Vystar Corporation, the company behind Vytex NRL.  For more information on allergies, visit the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology website.  For further information on Vytex NRL or to find products made with Vytex, visit the Vystar website.  “Just like the 'Intel Inside' label, we also recommend looking for the 'Vytex® NRL' logo for a better latex with significantly reduced antigenic protein levels,” advises Doyle.

 

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