| Glove-Related Contact Dermatitis and How to Prevent It25 November 2022 | Sharman If you work with your hands, a good pair of safety gloves is vital. But if you have sensitive skin, those same gloves could increase your risks of developing Glove-Related Contact Dermatitis, which causes dry, itchy and even painful patches of skin on your hands. This happens because of the materials and chemicals that are often used to make the gloves, and can be solved with a pair of gloves specially designed for sensitive skin.
In this guide, we'll go over the essentials of glove related contact dermatitis and talk about some of our favourite skin-kind safety gloves. They're made to avoid skin irritation, while also helping you safely get the job done. What Does This Guide Cover?
What Is Contact Dermatitis?Dermatitis is something of a catch-all term for the irritation and inflammation of the skin, and includes common conditions such as eczema. Dermatitis is typically classified according to one of two categories. The first being irritant contact dermatitis which manifests itself as dry, itchy skin and is caused by irritant chemicals, and the other being allergic contact dermatitis, which manifests itself as an itchy rash or blisters. How Do Gloves Cause Dermatitis?Wearing gloves can cause dermatitis because accelerators, latex, certain chemicals and solvents, are often used in the manufacturing of gloves. They aren't used in all gloves, and there's no guarantee that every glove will cause dermatitis or irritation. However, if you do have sensitive skin, wearing a pair of the gloves recommended below instead of standard safety gloves can help reduce the chance of skin reactions. Want to make Any Gloves Suitable for Sensitive skin?Raynaud's Disease Silver Liner Gloves
Skin-Kind Liner for any Gloves... Before we get into work gloves, we want to mention these fantastic liner gloves made with a combination of silver thread and cotton. They're super soft and antimicrobial, to help you avoid skin reactions and irritation. With a really thin design, they're perfect as liner gloves under an pair of thicker and more protective gloves. Why We Love Them... ✔ Silver material is extremely skin kind and excellent for heat retention Best Overall Gloves for Sensitive SkinUvex 60040 Phynomic Lite Breathable Safety Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Approved to tackle dermatitis by the proDerm institute Suitable For... ✔ Ideal for precision tasks and protecting against mechanical risks Not The Best For... ✘ Wet weather work (see our solution)
Customer Verdict: "Had contact dermatitis on my hands from other gloves. It was a nightmare, sensitive and cracked hands bleeding every day. Hand lotions didn’t help, I tried everything. I wear gloves every day at work so my skin didn’t have time to heal. Now I wear this gloves and my hands are healthy, healed. I am very happy with this product, it is lightweight, comfortable, would definitely recommend!" Hajnalka ★★★★★ Best Cut-Resistant Gloves for Sensitive SkinTegera Ejendals 8844 Ultra-Thin Cut-Resistant Work Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Highest possible level E cut-resistance, ideal for most dangerous work Suitable For... ✔ High cut risk tasks such as engineering and aerospace Not The Best For... ✘ Working in extreme cold (see our solution) Best Precision Gloves for Sensitive SkinMaxiFlex Elite Palm-Coated Handling Gloves with Knitwrist 34-274
Why We Love Them... ✔ Micro-cup finish using GRIPTech for the safest grip Suitable For... ✔ Fine handling and intricate jobs that need dexterity Not The Best For... ✘ Working in extreme cold (see our solution)
We Spoke to MaxiFlex, Who Said: "Weighing in at only 14 grams, the MaxiFlex Elite are some of our lightest and thinnest gloves, made for jobs where extreme dexterity is needed. On top of this, they're dermatologically accredited and pre-washed prior to packaging, so we can guarantee that they're 'skin-friendly'." Customer Verdict: "Am very pleased with them. I work in retail, (supermarket replenishment and remote shopping) and these gloves are ideal...ticking both boxes for protection and dexterity." Steve ★★★★★ Best Chemical-Resistant Gloves for Sensitive SkinPolyco Polygen Plus 35cm Long Fully Coated PVC Gauntlet Gloves P13
Why We Love Them... ✔ Comprehensive protection from chemicals and mechanical risks Suitable For... ✔ Heavy duty work involving chemicals or solvents Not The Best For... ✘ More precise lab or medical work (see our solution)
We Spoke to Polyco, Who Said: "The Polygen Plus Gloves are made from Polyvinyl Chloride, a manmade material that is free from latex and accelerators that could cause skin irritation. They're great for working with chemicals, with fantastic resistance to acids, alkalis, oils and greases. The soft cotton liner makes them really comfortable, too." Best Wet Grip Gloves for Sensitive SkinUvex 60060 Phynomic Wet Grip Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Approved to help prevent dermatitis by the proDerm institute Suitable For... ✔ Precise or technical work in wet conditions Not The Best For... ✘ Working with chemicals (see our solution)
Customer Verdict: "Am very pleased with them. I work in retail, (supermarket replenishment and remote shopping) and these gloves are ideal...ticking both boxes for protection and dexterity." Steve ★★★★★ Our Best Winter Gloves for Sensitive SkinMaxiDry Zero Thermal Waterproof Gloves 56-451
Why We Love Them... ✔ Water- and oil-proof liner keeps your hands dry and clean Suitable For... ✔ Giving you an excellent grip in cold, wet and oily environments Not The Best For... ✘ Extra-fine handling and precision work (see our solution)
MaxiDry Says: The MaxiDry Zero Gloves have been designed with extremes in mind. Resistance to the cold, water, oil, heat and a medium-to-high level of mechanical resistance against abrasion, tears, cuts and punctures make the gloves extremely versatile. Customer Verdict: "I used these gloves whilst working along side a river handling wet tools in near freezing conditions. Good grip, the gloves remained water proof and kept my hands warm. I found the gloves to be a very good fit." Keith ★★★★★ Best Disposable Gloves for Sensitive SkinNitrex NGN06 Accelerator-Free Nitrile Examination Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Accelerator, sulphur and powder free to help prevent skin reactions Great For... ✔ The most precise work, where you really need to be able to feel what you're doing Not The Best For... ✘ Mechanical work, where more protection is needed (See our solution)
We Spoke with Nitrex, Who Said: "The NGN06 are made with a longer production process than most nitrile gloves, that cleans off harsh production chemicals to ensure minimal skin reactions. They're also incredibly versatile, so if you're looking for all-purpose disposable gloves for sensitive skin, these are the gloves for you." Customer Verdict: "I bought these gloves because I have contact dermatitis. The gloves are worn for emergency ambulance duties for long periods and the new accelerator free gloves seem excellent and there is improvement after just a few days" Thomas ★★★★★ What Else Can You Do to Help Your Hands?
It's made for those with serious skin conditions and has been proven to help improve irritable and dry hands in just one month. When used together with a pair of skin-kind safety gloves, you can give your hands resolute, round-the-clock dermatological support. Customer Verdict: "Everything about this product is great! I use it before going into the garden and make sure my husband uses it as well. I also use it when crafting - inks and paints can be very messy and using Gloves in a Bottle prevents stained hands. Washed my hands several times and can still feel Gloves in a Bottle on my hands" Juanita ★★★★★ "Magic formula for dry hands - I highly recommend Gloves in a Bottle, for its brilliant formula to nourish and protect hands." Anna ★★★★★ Make Sure You Buy the Right Dermatitis Gloves: You've Got Skin in the GameHere at SafetyGloves.co.uk we sell a wide range of skin-friendly work gloves. To view our full range, don't forget to check out our Sensitive Skin category. Do you suffer from skin irritation and need to use work gloves? Get in touch with us via the comments below or on our Facebook and Twitter pages. | ||||||||||
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