Silly me didn't pay attention and bought a pair of latex dishwashing gloves. I'm allergic to the powdery latex substance in the gloves. I used them and now I have itchy bumps all over my arms, neck and face (I guess I touch my face a lot!) They aren't that visible, but I can feel the hundreds of tiny little bumps. I stopped using the gloves 5 days ago (only using them once) and have used cortisone cream on the rash, but nothing has worked. What are some other home remedies to use? The allergic reaction isn't so severe that I need to go to the doctor. I just need some relief.
2006-07-05 02:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by pulchritudinous 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Not just the powdery substance...the actual latex glove itself as well.
2006-07-05 02:46:53 · update #1
Take Benadryl and soak in a tub filled with Aveeno-the oatmeal bath soak
2006-07-05 02:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsey M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor so don't quote me on this but my brother has a severe allergy to peanuts and when he has a reaction he gets bumps, called hives.Usually he takes a benedryl and the hives dissapear or at least stop itching and dissapear later! Hope this works and I would also reccomend alerting your doctor just in case and to see if he has any more suggestions!
2006-07-05 02:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is switch to vinyl gloves, you can get these at any drugstore. You have already been exposed, so let's treat the symptoms by using OTC benedryl tablets until the bumps go away!
2006-07-05 02:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a remedy, sorry, but from now on be sure and tell everyone who comes near you about your allergy...and I mean everyone...I don't know how old you are but this includes protection during sex. You think your face is bloated, trust me that would have been the least of my worries : p.... When I had the problem, it took about 5 days for everything to get back to normal. Everyone reacts differently and you probably should contact your doctor for more information.
2016-03-27 04:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try white vinegar compresses and wrap them with plastic (saran) wrap where possible. over the counter Benedryl should help. latex allergy can be very serious. we have it in our family. have to remind doctors if surgery will be performed. serious problem,
2006-07-05 02:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by snowbunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol may help. For me also works a piece of ice, try to apply it all over your face and neck twice a day - morning and evening.
2006-07-05 02:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Wannaknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can take a Benedryl or two... this will alleviate the itch. Also a benedryl cream, for the bumps.
2006-07-05 02:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by SpeakingTruthinLove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmmm maybe alcohol or vinegar? o and also maybe you should go to web MD that might help but i dont know good luck dont scrach ^_^
2006-07-05 02:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Piriton, I swear by it,
2006-07-05 02:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by ~Fatally~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋