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Allergic reaction to underwear band?
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Allergic reaction to underwear band?
Crazy!
I go out of town on business and I purchase, new t-shirts, socks, and comfy hanes underwear.
After a couple days, I notice a few red marks where my underwear band is located. The next day a complete rash where my lily white skin was. No itching just these red bumps. Then all heck breaks out! I look like a leper.
All red rashes with blistering. Could this be a skin allergy or something more?
I get home and try the usual suspects. Calamine lotion. Took avenno baths etc, cortaid, etc. Now these bumps turned into these blisters that ooze clear liquid. For a few days the pain was so intense I couldn't sleep thru the nite. Its bad enough when you have a tummy that presses against clothing. But its just horrendous when you get these blisters in the folds of your waistline. Ouch!
I'm at wits end! Everytime I take a bath, these bumps or blisters seem to fill with moisture. Again, they don't itch but its awful hard to put clothes on. I can wander around the rest of my days without underwear on.
Anybody know what I should be doing to treat this? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
kcbrino
Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2
Allergic reaction to underwear band?
Crazy!
I go out of town on business and I purchase, new t-shirts, socks, and comfy hanes underwear.
After a couple days, I notice a few red marks where my underwear band is located. The next day a complete rash where my lily white skin was. No itching just these red bumps. Then all heck breaks out! I look like a leper.
All red rashes with blistering. Could this be a skin allergy or something more?
I get home and try the usual suspects. Calamine lotion. Took avenno baths etc, cortaid, etc. Now these bumps turned into these blisters that ooze clear liquid. For a few days the pain was so intense I couldn't sleep thru the nite. Its bad enough when you have a tummy that presses against clothing. But its just horrendous when you get these blisters in the folds of your waistline. Ouch!
I'm at wits end! Everytime I take a bath, these bumps or blisters seem to fill with moisture. Again, they don't itch but its awful hard to put clothes on. I can wander around the rest of my days without underwear on.
Anybody know what I should be doing to treat this? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Do you share Britney Spears allergy to underpants? The Allergy Expert – Dr. Ted Edwards can eliminate it permanently. To find out how complete this Free Allergy Assessment
Recently, Joal Ryan, a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, asked me about the possibility of having an allergy to underwear. As I mentioned this is a fairly common allergy affecting mostly women, but occasionally men too. Anyone with an underwear allergy, including Britney Spears, can get rid of it quickly and easily. I’ve been very successful at eliminating this and many other allergies in one or two treatments using my unique “DNA Reprogramming” technique which can be done by seeing me personally or in the privacy of your own home. If you’d like to be empowered to eliminate your own allergies contact Dr. Edwards at drted@chiroted.com for more information.
There is some debate whether people can actually be allergic to underpants-polyester, cotton, latex or otherwise. I can tell you with certainty that this is a true allergy, and a lot of people have a reaction to underwear. When you have an allergy to the fabric that underwear is made of they will cause a rash – they irritate your skin to the extent that it is uncomfortable to have anything touching or rubbing against that area.
Britney is not the only one to “go commando,” the act of not wearing underwear under one’s outer clothing. A 2004 study of 7,000 people by the New York-based clothier Freshpair revealed that 9% of men and 7% of women go commando day-to-day. Those who do so semi regularly are much more numerous, possibly around 25-30%, and most people have tried it at some point. I mentioned something like this to the reporter saying if you were in Las Vegas, on any given night, you’d likely find thousands of women who were not wearing underwear.
Many sites picked up this story for instance I see that Barbara Walters asked Rosie O’Donnell if she was going to get Britney Spears to wear underwea
Sawf News Connect wrote: Experts speak on Britney Spears’ allergy to underpants
Trixie Belden of Defamer.com has posted what she describes as “Excerpts from their yeoman’s work in this matter follow: Is Britney Spears allergic to underpants?”
And Inside Britney’s Underpants (E! Online) was posted by All Media News
The reported asked me why people started wearing underwear in the first place. I commented that I felt it was a matter of modesty as well as hygiene.
I also remarked that many people are allergic to wool and are unable to wear garments made from this fabric. This is another allergy I commonly eliminate quickly and easily.
If you have an allergy to any type of fabric you do not need to suffer any longer. The Allergy Expert, Dr. Ted Edwards can help you attain immediate relief. Please contact Dr. Edwards at drted@chiroted.com for more information.
Categories: Allergy Elimination · DNA Reprogramming · Underwear
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Do you share Britney Spears allergy to underpants? The Allergy Expert – Dr. Ted Edwards can eliminate it permanently. To find out how complete this Free Allergy Assessment
Recently, Joal Ryan, a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, asked me about the possibility of having an allergy to underwear. As I mentioned this is a fairly common allergy affecting mostly women, but occasionally men too. Anyone with an underwear allergy, including Britney Spears, can get rid of it quickly and easily. I’ve been very successful at eliminating this and many other allergies in one or two treatments using my unique “DNA Reprogramming” technique which can be done by seeing me personally or in the privacy of your own home. If you’d like to be empowered to eliminate your own allergies contact Dr. Edwards at drted@chiroted.com for more information.
There is some debate whether people can actually be allergic to underpants-polyester, cotton, latex or otherwise. I can tell you with certainty that this is a true allergy, and a lot of people have a reaction to underwear. When you have an allergy to the fabric that underwear is made of they will cause a rash – they irritate your skin to the extent that it is uncomfortable to have anything touching or rubbing against that area.
Britney is not the only one to “go commando,” the act of not wearing underwear under one’s outer clothing. A 2004 study of 7,000 people by the New York-based clothier Freshpair revealed that 9% of men and 7% of women go commando day-to-day. Those who do so semi regularly are much more numerous, possibly around 25-30%, and most people have tried it at some point. I mentioned something like this to the reporter saying if you were in Las Vegas, on any given night, you’d likely find thousands of women who were not wearing underwear.
Many sites picked up this story for instance I see that Barbara Walters asked Rosie O’Donnell if she was going to get Britney Spears to wear underwea
Sawf News Connect wrote: Experts speak on Britney Spears’ allergy to underpants
Trixie Belden of Defamer.com has posted what she describes as “Excerpts from their yeoman’s work in this matter follow: Is Britney Spears allergic to underpants?”
And Inside Britney’s Underpants (E! Online) was posted by All Media News
The reported asked me why people started wearing underwear in the first place. I commented that I felt it was a matter of modesty as well as hygiene.
I also remarked that many people are allergic to wool and are unable to wear garments made from this fabric. This is another allergy I commonly eliminate quickly and easily.
If you have an allergy to any type of fabric you do not need to suffer any longer. The Allergy Expert, Dr. Ted Edwards can help you attain immediate relief. Please contact Dr. Edwards at drted@chiroted.com for more information.
Categories: Allergy Elimination · DNA Reprogramming · Underwear
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Latex Allergy
Since 1990, latex allergies have become a serious health care problem. This may be due to the increased use of latex gloves. Health care workers and others use these gloves to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and other infectious diseases. But those who have had frequent medical procedures or whose work puts them in frequent, direct contact with latex are at greatest risk. But, anyone can have a latex allergy.
What is latex?
Latex is natural rubber that is made from the sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. Hundreds of products may contain latex:
* medical devices (gloves, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubes and catheters);
* dental items (dams and orthodontic rubber bands);
* clothing (the elastic waistbands in pants and underwear);
* children's items (bottle nipples, pacifiers, teething toys and toys);
* household items (rugs, bathmats and rubber gloves);
* personal care items (diaphragms and condoms);
* office and school supplies (rubber bands, erasers, rubber cement and paint).
Not all brands of all items contain latex. Check labels carefully or contact the manufacturer if you are allergic to latex.
What is latex allergy?
A latex allergy is a reaction to a protein in the sap of the rubber tree. If someone who is sensitive touches or breathes the protein, he or she can have an allergic reaction.
Some of the other chemicals used in making latex gloves can cause serious allergies, as well. Also, latex gloves are dusted with powder to make them easier to put on and take off. When this powder combines with the latex protein, it can get into the air when the gloves are used and be inhaled.
Who is at greatest risk for latex allergy?
People at greatest risk include:
* people with allergies who may have cross reactions (see below);
* children with spina bifida or multiple surgeries;
* health care workers and housekeeping staff in health facilities;
* people who require frequent medical procedures, such as catheterization;
* child care providers;
* food service workers;
* workers in tire factories and rubber manufacturing; and
* others who must wear latex gloves at work.
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
Some of the symptoms of a latex allergy are:
* skin rash or itching (usually on the hands);
* hives;
* swollen, red skin;
* swollen lips and tongue, with difficulty breathing;
* shortness of breath, wheezing;
* dizziness;
* fainting;
* stomach pain;
* diarrhea;
* shock (rare, except in people who have chronic allergic reactions to latex products).
What can I do if I think I have latex allergy?
If you have these symptoms, do not use latex gloves or other latex products. See a doctor who is experienced in diagnosing and treating latex allergy. If you must wear gloves, use nonlatex gloves.
How can I reduce my risk of latex allergy?
Only people who may be exposed to body fluids, like health care workers, need to use latex gloves. Other materials, such as vinyl, will usually provide adequate protection for house cleaning, food service and restaurant workers, day care workers and others.
If you must use latex gloves, use powder-free gloves to reduce the amount of latex protein that can get into the air.
What should I do if I am allergic to latex?
* Learn all you can about latex allergies.
* If possible, avoid contact with latex products.
* If you have to wear gloves at work, ask your employer for nonlatex gloves.
* Ask your health care provider if you should carry an emergency epinephrine kit.
* Wear a personal medical ID bracelet with information about your allergy.
* Before any dental or medical procedures, tell your health care provider about your allergy. Ask to be the first patient in the morning to try to avoid latex protein in the air.
* Inform your local emergency responders (police, fire and ambulance service) about your condition.
* If your child has a latex allergy, you should also tell school officials or day care providers.
What is a cross reaction?
People who have a latex allergy may be allergic to some foods, as well. This is called a cross reaction. When this happens, your body responds with the same allergic symptoms that you would have if you were exposed to latex. Cross reactions differ from one person to another. Someone may have a reaction to all the foods noted to cause cross reaction while another may have no reaction at all. Likewise, if you are allergic to any of these foods, you may also be allergic to latex:
* apples, bananas, kiwi, peaches, plums, figs, grapes, melons, papaya, passion fruit, cherries, nectarines, pears, pineapple and strawberries;
* carrots, celery, raw potatoes, avocados and tomatoes;
* chestnuts and hazelnuts;
* wheat and rye.
If you are allergic to any of these foods, tell your doctor before having any medical procedure. You could have a cross reaction to latex.
For more information, contact:
* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg., 200 Independence Ave., Room 715H, Washington, DC 20201, 1-800-356-4674
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
* New York State Department of Health (DOH), Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
http://www.health.state.ny.us
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC 20210
http://www.osha.gov
* American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
http://www.allergy.mcg.edu
* Spina Bifida Association of America, 4590 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007-4226, 1-800-621-3141
http://www.sbaa.org
* University of Wisconsin
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_latx.htm
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Latex Allergy
Since 1990, latex allergies have become a serious health care problem. This may be due to the increased use of latex gloves. Health care workers and others use these gloves to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and other infectious diseases. But those who have had frequent medical procedures or whose work puts them in frequent, direct contact with latex are at greatest risk. But, anyone can have a latex allergy.
What is latex?
Latex is natural rubber that is made from the sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. Hundreds of products may contain latex:
* medical devices (gloves, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubes and catheters);
* dental items (dams and orthodontic rubber bands);
* clothing (the elastic waistbands in pants and underwear);
* children's items (bottle nipples, pacifiers, teething toys and toys);
* household items (rugs, bathmats and rubber gloves);
* personal care items (diaphragms and condoms);
* office and school supplies (rubber bands, erasers, rubber cement and paint).
Not all brands of all items contain latex. Check labels carefully or contact the manufacturer if you are allergic to latex.
What is latex allergy?
A latex allergy is a reaction to a protein in the sap of the rubber tree. If someone who is sensitive touches or breathes the protein, he or she can have an allergic reaction.
Some of the other chemicals used in making latex gloves can cause serious allergies, as well. Also, latex gloves are dusted with powder to make them easier to put on and take off. When this powder combines with the latex protein, it can get into the air when the gloves are used and be inhaled.
Who is at greatest risk for latex allergy?
People at greatest risk include:
* people with allergies who may have cross reactions (see below);
* children with spina bifida or multiple surgeries;
* health care workers and housekeeping staff in health facilities;
* people who require frequent medical procedures, such as catheterization;
* child care providers;
* food service workers;
* workers in tire factories and rubber manufacturing; and
* others who must wear latex gloves at work.
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
Some of the symptoms of a latex allergy are:
* skin rash or itching (usually on the hands);
* hives;
* swollen, red skin;
* swollen lips and tongue, with difficulty breathing;
* shortness of breath, wheezing;
* dizziness;
* fainting;
* stomach pain;
* diarrhea;
* shock (rare, except in people who have chronic allergic reactions to latex products).
What can I do if I think I have latex allergy?
If you have these symptoms, do not use latex gloves or other latex products. See a doctor who is experienced in diagnosing and treating latex allergy. If you must wear gloves, use nonlatex gloves.
How can I reduce my risk of latex allergy?
Only people who may be exposed to body fluids, like health care workers, need to use latex gloves. Other materials, such as vinyl, will usually provide adequate protection for house cleaning, food service and restaurant workers, day care workers and others.
If you must use latex gloves, use powder-free gloves to reduce the amount of latex protein that can get into the air.
What should I do if I am allergic to latex?
* Learn all you can about latex allergies.
* If possible, avoid contact with latex products.
* If you have to wear gloves at work, ask your employer for nonlatex gloves.
* Ask your health care provider if you should carry an emergency epinephrine kit.
* Wear a personal medical ID bracelet with information about your allergy.
* Before any dental or medical procedures, tell your health care provider about your allergy. Ask to be the first patient in the morning to try to avoid latex protein in the air.
* Inform your local emergency responders (police, fire and ambulance service) about your condition.
* If your child has a latex allergy, you should also tell school officials or day care providers.
What is a cross reaction?
People who have a latex allergy may be allergic to some foods, as well. This is called a cross reaction. When this happens, your body responds with the same allergic symptoms that you would have if you were exposed to latex. Cross reactions differ from one person to another. Someone may have a reaction to all the foods noted to cause cross reaction while another may have no reaction at all. Likewise, if you are allergic to any of these foods, you may also be allergic to latex:
* apples, bananas, kiwi, peaches, plums, figs, grapes, melons, papaya, passion fruit, cherries, nectarines, pears, pineapple and strawberries;
* carrots, celery, raw potatoes, avocados and tomatoes;
* chestnuts and hazelnuts;
* wheat and rye.
If you are allergic to any of these foods, tell your doctor before having any medical procedure. You could have a cross reaction to latex.
For more information, contact:
* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg., 200 Independence Ave., Room 715H, Washington, DC 20201, 1-800-356-4674
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
* New York State Department of Health (DOH), Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
http://www.health.state.ny.us
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC 20210
http://www.osha.gov
* American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
http://www.allergy.mcg.edu
* Spina Bifida Association of America, 4590 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007-4226, 1-800-621-3141
http://www.sbaa.org
* University of Wisconsin
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_latx.htm
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Cotton, Nylon, Lycra Spandex and Allergies
Cotton, Nylon, Lycra Spandex and Allergies
By Donald F. Groce, Best Manufacturing Company
Don Groce is Director of Technical Services at Best Manufacturing, the makers of the N-Dex glove. This article appeared in the September 1996 issue of Latex Allergy News.
Cotton, nylon and lycra spandex textile fibers alone do not contain latex. However, finished products may contain latex which was added to these textiles.
Cotton: Cotton is a naturally occurring cellulose agricultural fiber. Cotton grows on a cotton plant. Just like in Gone With the Wind, you can still see cotton fields throughout the southern United States. In fact, there are several cotton fields very close to where I live in Georgia. Cotton is the predominant textile used worldwide to make today’s garments. Cotton is blended with other textiles and absorbs moisture for a more comfortable garment.
Are there things added to cotton garments that would cause problems for latex-sensitized individuals? Elastic yarns are made with a core of either natural rubber fibers or lycra spandex with cotton wrapped around it. Natural rubber latex has been used since the 1920s as the central core for other fibers. Rubber yarns are used in foundation garments, swimwear, surgical fabrics, elastic bandages, support hose, underwear, elastic yarns, shoe fabrics, tops of socks and hosiery.
Elastic waistbands are used in 100% cotton underwear and in the leg openings. Rubber is cheaper and sews easier than synthetic elastics. A well known manufacturer of cotton underwear knew about the problems latex allergy victims encounter. They freely admitted that their waistbands and leg openings contained latex rubberized elastic.
What about the new “wrinkle-resistant” 100% cotton garments? These garments are treated with a glyoxal resin which does not contain latex. As long as they do not have elasticized waistbands or leg openings, they should be safe.
What about silk screened slogan tee shirts and heat transfer designs or prints? The materials used in these processes are thermoplastic resins and plastisol inks. They are plastic and not rubber. These do not contain latex and closely resemble vinyl.
Synthetic Fibers: Synthetic man-made fibers such as nylon, polyester and lycra spandex are different from cotton. They do not come from agricultural sources. The same distinction is made between natural rubber latex gloves and synthetic “non-latex” nitrile gloves. Like nitrile gloves, synthetic polymer textiles are made from chemical reactions and do not grow on trees.
Nylon: Nylon is made from a chemical reaction. If you took organic chemistry in college, you may have made nylon fibers in the laboratory. Nylon fibers consist of long, synthetic polyamide chains.
Nylons are known for their strength, flexibility, toughness, elasticity, washability and ease of drying. Nylon is used for apparel such as stockings, lingerie, dresses, bathing suits, foundation garments and wash-and-wear linings. Nylon is also used to make floor coverings, tire cord, industrial and upholstery fabrics. It can even be extruded into some of the films used for packaging perishable foods.
Allergic Reactions to Nylon: There have been cases of dermatitis from nylon stockings. However, sensitization has been linked to chemicals used to inhibit bacterial growth and to azo and anthraquinone dyes used to dye the stockings brown. These dermatological reactions were not linked to the actual nylon fiber. Respiratory disease has been linked to the inhalation of wool, cotton and synthetic fiber dusts in industrial settings where these fibers are made, but not to the finished products.
Spandex: DuPont first introduced Spandex in 1958. That fiber is now called lycra or lycra spandex. Spandex is a synthetic fiber made of at least 85% polymer polyurethane.
Spandex is made from several chemicals that are known sensitizers. TDI and MDI are used as precursors of the polyurethane used to make spandex.
TDI is a toxic chemical which is proven to be carcinogenic. It is also a skin irritant and can cause severe dermatitis. MDI is toxic and known to be an allergic sensitizer.
Manufacturers of spandex products must use strict quality control procedures to ensure that no residual unreacted MDI or TDI is in the final product.
Spandex threads are lighter weight, but more durable and supple than conventional elastic threads. Spandex does not suffer deterioration from oxidation like the fine sizes of rubber thread, and is not damaged by body oils, perspiration, lotions, or detergents. Spandex is used in the following products: bras, lingerie straps, sock tops, support and control-top hosiery, medical products requiring elasticity, fitted sheets, upholstery, bathing suits, and webbing. Spandex is never used as 100% of any fabric construction.
How do you tell if a spandex garment contains latex? You get conflicting reports. According to one manufacturer, the more sheer a garment is, the less likely it will have latex. Latex threads make a much heavier garment and cannot be woven into the very fine sheer configurations that characterize spandex garments.
Waistbands are the most likely place to find latex thread. Sewn-in waistbands are more likely to contain latex threads than knitted-in waistbands. In contrast, another manufacturer says that you cannot tell whether a waistband is made from rubber yarn or spandex yarn.
Some makers of dancewear and hosiery say that they have moved completely away from latex. U.S. garment manufacturers say that cheaper brands of clothing which are made in other countries are more likely to contain latex since latex is cheaper than lycra spandex. Most manufacturers I surveyed say that lycra spandex products are moving away from latex, but not because of latex allergies. The reason for moving away from latex is that the newer technology makes all lycra spandex garments more durable.
Cases of dermatitis due to spandex have been traced to rubber or rubber processing chemicals added to spandex. The spandex polymer itself has not been proven to be a sensitizer.
One of the largest manufacturers of swimsuits was also aware of latex allergies and confirmed that rubber elastic is used in the leg openings and straps of its lycra spandex bathing suits. They have tried other materials, but no other material can be sewn as easily. Production costs go up when you cannot sew as fast. The demand for latex-free bathing suits is not yet great enough to justify changing to another type of elastic that does not sew as easily.
In surveying textile manufacturers, sometimes the information is vague, to say the least. Some textile manufacturers have heard of latex allergies. Some have not. Some immediately tell you that there is no latex in their products, but will not certify that statement in writing. That makes me suspicious. Some do not know what latex is.
Labeling is still the only way of knowing what is contained in a finished consumer product. The FDA proposal that will require mandatory labeling is a much needed reform for medical devices.
But what about consumer products? Current FTC rules say that a manufacturer does not have to list components of a garment if the ingredient comprises less than five percent of the total make up of the product. Less than five percent is still a lot of material if the material is an allergen.
Allergists have indicated that the concentration to which sensitized persons respond is as small as four molecules. Usually, a latex allergy victim is atopic with multiple allergies. When a reaction to a garment is strictly dermatological in nature, it is possible that individuals are reacting to a chemical dye or some other sensitizing component. This is yet another situation where victims of latex allergy must rely on manufacturers for product content information.
Unfortunately, some manufacturers in industries unrelated to healthcare do not comprehend the implications of latex allergy. Maybe someone should make an elastomeric yarn that contains nitrile.
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Reproduced here with permission.
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Looking Out for Latex
Sandra A. Holmes Science and Children Feb 1999
The Vow of Silence
Marianne McAndrew Journal of Nursing Administration Feb 1999
The legal implications of latex allergy
Peter Kohn RN Jan 1999
Latex Allergy: Everyone’s Concern
Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS Journal of the Michigan Dental Association Jun 1998
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A Market Surveillance Study of Medical Gloves Used in Finland in 1997
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selected articles FDA Fall 1997
Latex Allergy Alert
Christine Ozment Exceptional Parent Oct 1997
Latex gloves hand health workers a growing worry
Margaret Veach American Medical News Oct 13 1997
Living with Latex
Lisa Legge Nursing Minnesota Aug 1997
Research Review:
Association between latex sensitization and repeated latex exposure in children
Victoria M. Steelman RN, PhD(c), CNOR AORN Journal Jul 1997
Latex allergy: How safe are your gloves?
Kenneth K. Meyer, MD, FACS and Donald H. Beezhold, PhD
American College of Surgeons Bulletin Jul 1997
User Facility Reporting Bulletin
FDA Spring 1997
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Meredith Goad Press Herald Portland, ME May 06 1997
Oregon picks up latex glove controversy
Patrick O’Neill The Oregonian Portland, OR Apr 21 1997
Facilities react to growing number of allergies to latex
Linda L. Mullen South Bend Tribune South Bend, IN Apr 13 1997
Growing number of HCW’s developing dangerous reactions to latex
Liz Kowalczyk The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA Apr 01 1997
Shriners Hospital Stops Using Latex
Pat Cahill Springfield Union Springfield, MA Mar 07 1997
Latex Allergy and Contraception
The Contraception Report Patient Update Mar 1997
Is Latex Paint Hazardous To Latex Allergy Sufferers?
Don Groce Latex Allergy News Oct 1996
Cotton, Nylon, Lycra Spandex and Allergies
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Paving, Asphalt, Tires & Latex Allergies
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Special Bulletin: Latex Allergy
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Latex Allergy Survival Kit
Nancy Mitchell 1996
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By Donald F. Groce, Best Manufacturing Company
Don Groce is Director of Technical Services at Best Manufacturing, the makers of the N-Dex glove. This article appeared in the September 1996 issue of Latex Allergy News.
Cotton, nylon and lycra spandex textile fibers alone do not contain latex. However, finished products may contain latex which was added to these textiles.
Cotton: Cotton is a naturally occurring cellulose agricultural fiber. Cotton grows on a cotton plant. Just like in Gone With the Wind, you can still see cotton fields throughout the southern United States. In fact, there are several cotton fields very close to where I live in Georgia. Cotton is the predominant textile used worldwide to make today’s garments. Cotton is blended with other textiles and absorbs moisture for a more comfortable garment.
Are there things added to cotton garments that would cause problems for latex-sensitized individuals? Elastic yarns are made with a core of either natural rubber fibers or lycra spandex with cotton wrapped around it. Natural rubber latex has been used since the 1920s as the central core for other fibers. Rubber yarns are used in foundation garments, swimwear, surgical fabrics, elastic bandages, support hose, underwear, elastic yarns, shoe fabrics, tops of socks and hosiery.
Elastic waistbands are used in 100% cotton underwear and in the leg openings. Rubber is cheaper and sews easier than synthetic elastics. A well known manufacturer of cotton underwear knew about the problems latex allergy victims encounter. They freely admitted that their waistbands and leg openings contained latex rubberized elastic.
What about the new “wrinkle-resistant” 100% cotton garments? These garments are treated with a glyoxal resin which does not contain latex. As long as they do not have elasticized waistbands or leg openings, they should be safe.
What about silk screened slogan tee shirts and heat transfer designs or prints? The materials used in these processes are thermoplastic resins and plastisol inks. They are plastic and not rubber. These do not contain latex and closely resemble vinyl.
Synthetic Fibers: Synthetic man-made fibers such as nylon, polyester and lycra spandex are different from cotton. They do not come from agricultural sources. The same distinction is made between natural rubber latex gloves and synthetic “non-latex” nitrile gloves. Like nitrile gloves, synthetic polymer textiles are made from chemical reactions and do not grow on trees.
Nylon: Nylon is made from a chemical reaction. If you took organic chemistry in college, you may have made nylon fibers in the laboratory. Nylon fibers consist of long, synthetic polyamide chains.
Nylons are known for their strength, flexibility, toughness, elasticity, washability and ease of drying. Nylon is used for apparel such as stockings, lingerie, dresses, bathing suits, foundation garments and wash-and-wear linings. Nylon is also used to make floor coverings, tire cord, industrial and upholstery fabrics. It can even be extruded into some of the films used for packaging perishable foods.
Allergic Reactions to Nylon: There have been cases of dermatitis from nylon stockings. However, sensitization has been linked to chemicals used to inhibit bacterial growth and to azo and anthraquinone dyes used to dye the stockings brown. These dermatological reactions were not linked to the actual nylon fiber. Respiratory disease has been linked to the inhalation of wool, cotton and synthetic fiber dusts in industrial settings where these fibers are made, but not to the finished products.
Spandex: DuPont first introduced Spandex in 1958. That fiber is now called lycra or lycra spandex. Spandex is a synthetic fiber made of at least 85% polymer polyurethane.
Spandex is made from several chemicals that are known sensitizers. TDI and MDI are used as precursors of the polyurethane used to make spandex.
TDI is a toxic chemical which is proven to be carcinogenic. It is also a skin irritant and can cause severe dermatitis. MDI is toxic and known to be an allergic sensitizer.
Manufacturers of spandex products must use strict quality control procedures to ensure that no residual unreacted MDI or TDI is in the final product.
Spandex threads are lighter weight, but more durable and supple than conventional elastic threads. Spandex does not suffer deterioration from oxidation like the fine sizes of rubber thread, and is not damaged by body oils, perspiration, lotions, or detergents. Spandex is used in the following products: bras, lingerie straps, sock tops, support and control-top hosiery, medical products requiring elasticity, fitted sheets, upholstery, bathing suits, and webbing. Spandex is never used as 100% of any fabric construction.
How do you tell if a spandex garment contains latex? You get conflicting reports. According to one manufacturer, the more sheer a garment is, the less likely it will have latex. Latex threads make a much heavier garment and cannot be woven into the very fine sheer configurations that characterize spandex garments.
Waistbands are the most likely place to find latex thread. Sewn-in waistbands are more likely to contain latex threads than knitted-in waistbands. In contrast, another manufacturer says that you cannot tell whether a waistband is made from rubber yarn or spandex yarn.
Some makers of dancewear and hosiery say that they have moved completely away from latex. U.S. garment manufacturers say that cheaper brands of clothing which are made in other countries are more likely to contain latex since latex is cheaper than lycra spandex. Most manufacturers I surveyed say that lycra spandex products are moving away from latex, but not because of latex allergies. The reason for moving away from latex is that the newer technology makes all lycra spandex garments more durable.
Cases of dermatitis due to spandex have been traced to rubber or rubber processing chemicals added to spandex. The spandex polymer itself has not been proven to be a sensitizer.
One of the largest manufacturers of swimsuits was also aware of latex allergies and confirmed that rubber elastic is used in the leg openings and straps of its lycra spandex bathing suits. They have tried other materials, but no other material can be sewn as easily. Production costs go up when you cannot sew as fast. The demand for latex-free bathing suits is not yet great enough to justify changing to another type of elastic that does not sew as easily.
In surveying textile manufacturers, sometimes the information is vague, to say the least. Some textile manufacturers have heard of latex allergies. Some have not. Some immediately tell you that there is no latex in their products, but will not certify that statement in writing. That makes me suspicious. Some do not know what latex is.
Labeling is still the only way of knowing what is contained in a finished consumer product. The FDA proposal that will require mandatory labeling is a much needed reform for medical devices.
But what about consumer products? Current FTC rules say that a manufacturer does not have to list components of a garment if the ingredient comprises less than five percent of the total make up of the product. Less than five percent is still a lot of material if the material is an allergen.
Allergists have indicated that the concentration to which sensitized persons respond is as small as four molecules. Usually, a latex allergy victim is atopic with multiple allergies. When a reaction to a garment is strictly dermatological in nature, it is possible that individuals are reacting to a chemical dye or some other sensitizing component. This is yet another situation where victims of latex allergy must rely on manufacturers for product content information.
Unfortunately, some manufacturers in industries unrelated to healthcare do not comprehend the implications of latex allergy. Maybe someone should make an elastomeric yarn that contains nitrile.
Copyright © Latex Allergy News
Reproduced here with permission.
Please see an updated (5-17-99) version of this article here.
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Latex Allergy Links — Main Menu
Latex Allergy Links Message Board
Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction To Natural Rubber Latex
Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products PDF
OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin Jan 28 2008
Dry Natural Rubber (“Latex”) Content of Flu Vaccines (2008–09 Formula, US only)
Oct 01 2008
Printable Latex Allergy Signs
For personal, non-commercial use only
Toys & Baby Products — Manufacturers’ Contact Info
Latex Allergy-Related Videos
Posted to YouTube 2007
Latex Gloves in Food Operations PDF
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Sep 07 2001
Ever more complex;
Lawsuits and increasing regulation mount as argument over NR latex policies rages
Miles Moore Rubber & Plastics News Jul 30 2001
Living With Latex: Where to be alert for latex
Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital
Handle with care
Ben Van Houten Restaurant Business Aug 01 2000
Allergenic Cross-Reactivity of Latex and Foods
Greer Labs Technical Bulletin #10 Jan 05 2000
Latex Allergy: Another Real Y2K Issue
Lisa M. Jennings, RN CRRN Rehabilitation Nursing Jul/Aug 1999
Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products
OSHA Technical Information Bulletin Apr 12 1999
Looking Out for Latex
Sandra A. Holmes Science and Children Feb 1999
The Vow of Silence
Marianne McAndrew Journal of Nursing Administration Feb 1999
The legal implications of latex allergy
Peter Kohn RN Jan 1999
Latex Allergy: Everyone’s Concern
Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS Journal of the Michigan Dental Association Jun 1998
Allergen Content of Latex Gloves.
A Market Surveillance Study of Medical Gloves Used in Finland in 1997
Palosuo, Turjanmaa, & Reinikka-Railo
User Facility Reporting Bulletin
selected articles FDA Fall 1997
Latex Allergy Alert
Christine Ozment Exceptional Parent Oct 1997
Latex gloves hand health workers a growing worry
Margaret Veach American Medical News Oct 13 1997
Living with Latex
Lisa Legge Nursing Minnesota Aug 1997
Research Review:
Association between latex sensitization and repeated latex exposure in children
Victoria M. Steelman RN, PhD(c), CNOR AORN Journal Jul 1997
Latex allergy: How safe are your gloves?
Kenneth K. Meyer, MD, FACS and Donald H. Beezhold, PhD
American College of Surgeons Bulletin Jul 1997
User Facility Reporting Bulletin
FDA Spring 1997
Latex allergy among staff poses major headache for hospitals
Meredith Goad Press Herald Portland, ME May 06 1997
Oregon picks up latex glove controversy
Patrick O’Neill The Oregonian Portland, OR Apr 21 1997
Facilities react to growing number of allergies to latex
Linda L. Mullen South Bend Tribune South Bend, IN Apr 13 1997
Growing number of HCW’s developing dangerous reactions to latex
Liz Kowalczyk The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA Apr 01 1997
Shriners Hospital Stops Using Latex
Pat Cahill Springfield Union Springfield, MA Mar 07 1997
Latex Allergy and Contraception
The Contraception Report Patient Update Mar 1997
Is Latex Paint Hazardous To Latex Allergy Sufferers?
Don Groce Latex Allergy News Oct 1996
Cotton, Nylon, Lycra Spandex and Allergies
Don Groce Latex Allergy News Sep 1996
Paving, Asphalt, Tires & Latex Allergies
Don Groce Latex Allergy News Aug 1996
Special Bulletin: Latex Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Q & A: Latex Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Preguntas y Respuestas: Alergias al Látex
Asociación Americana de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología
Latex Allergy Survival Kit
Nancy Mitchell 1996
Archives
Pre-1996 FDA documents
Miscellaneous legislative and other documents
http://www.latexallergylinks.org/lycra.html
Copyright © 1996–2008 Nancy A. Mitchell
Last modified: Oct 01 2008
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Sounds like he is allergic to the synthetic fibers in the waistband, such as lycra. Spandex and latex are two different fibers.
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I'm not sure about briefs.
I enclosed some links for organic underwear.
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Discusses Spandex/Lycra allergies
http://organicclothing.blogs.com/my_webl...
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http://www.ecobodywear.com/mens/munderwe...
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