Charisse

Charisse has 22 years experience and specializes in L&D, Nursery.

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1. eczema and latex allergy

   Charisse replied to gorgor's topic in General Students

   Let's first remember that the original poster, to date, "only" has eczema--not Type IV, or Type I latex allergy, yet. She may never develop either, although the eczema makes it more of a possibility...

2. eczema and latex allergy

   Charisse replied to gorgor's topic in General Students

   I am a retired (d/t latex allergy) Labor and Delivery RN. I would suggest that you ask for (and get) non-latex gloves. Nitrile tends to be stronger than the vinyl ones I have worn. First of all, I...

3. Latex sensitivity? or allergy?

   Charisse replied to Charisse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Angel, What I have read is that the powder acts like a transport medium to make the latex, especially if it has contact with open areas, more readily accessible to the body. Unfortunately, I would...

4. Latex sensitivity? or allergy?

   Charisse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have any of you become latex sensitive or allergic over the years? What were your symptoms? How did you handle it?