Hand Gloves: Do they Bring Safety or Risk?

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Gloves: Safety or Risk?

In hospital work, lab procedures, and even household chores, gloves are a necessity in protecting ourselves. However, many of us tend to forget that prolonged wear of gloves without rest can actually bring issues:

Skin problems : Prolonged wear can result in sweating, irritation, itching, rashes, or even fungal infections.

Illusion of safety : Gloves can give a sense of confidence, but if not replaced regularly, they can be a cause of contamination.

Decreased efficiency : Moisture and tightness can render the task difficult to perform.

Hand hygiene compromised : Frequent use of gloves usually results in less handwashing, thereby contributing to increased risk of infection transmission.

:white_check_mark: Best practice guidelines:

*Change gloves often, particularly between patients or activities.

Wash and dry hands carefully before and after wearing gloves.

Apply hand cream or moisturizers to avoid dryness/eczema.

Select proper glove size for comfort and safety.

Gloves protect us but only if used properly. Wearing them repeatedly without a break can create more problems than benefits.

What’s your experience? Have you experienced any skin or hygiene problems as a result of extended glove use?

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Insightful

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Yes usage of the gloves continuously will be harmful and our hands too become very sensitive.

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Gloves surely protect us, but overuse can cause skin issues and even increase infection risk if not changed or used properly. I’ve faced this myself while working in the lab — so balance and proper hygiene really make all the difference.

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Insightful and informative cause I do daily wear gloves in practical

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If we follow the guidelines properly, the gloves contribute to safety.

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Very true! Gloves are meant to be the protectors, but overusing them without proper breaks or hygiene can really backfire. Regular handwashing and changing gloves after a specific interval are just as important as wearing them.

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See in medical profession people should wear gloves for sure but it’s also important to maintain self care

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True, gloves are like a double-edged sword—they keep us safe, but if worn for too long, they bring their own problems. I’ve felt sweaty palms and irritation after long use, which made tasks harder instead of easier. Now I make sure to take short breaks, wash my hands, and moisturize.

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I don’t wear gloves for prolonged time, so I haven’t experienced any issues. Gloves do help us to protect our health, but prolonged use without changing them in between can cause more risks than benefits. Therefore, proper hygiene practices should be followed, if you have to wear it for a long time.

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I haven’t personally experienced these problems but I’m sure many of them would have due to prolonged use. Dry hands and irritation are the main problems. The above mentioned guidelines would surely help overcome these problems. Informative.

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Wearing gloves during practical’s is necessary . Such issues can be avoided by self-care.

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Prolong use may cause problem.

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Medical gloves are generally safe, offering very good protection against infection and contamination. However, prolonged use may result in skin irritation, latex hypersensitivity, or impaired tact, which are long-term risks for a doctor’s hand.

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Using anything for a prolonged period of time without taking proper measured or precaution can be harmful. Gloves are frequently used during laboratory procedures, surgeries for extensive period of time so it is essential to maintain proper hygiene during use.

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Informative

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Yes, I have experienced allergy from the gloves, my hand started to get red and itchy if wore for long time. And it satrted to get dry also.
Then I first change my gloves brand and then started changing gloves frequently in between treatment.
And keeping my hand proper moisturize now.

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informative i also used gloves during my labs

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This post highlights a very important point we often ignore. Gloves are meant for safety, but using them too long without breaks can harm our skin and hygiene. I’ve seen people skip handwashing just because they’re wearing gloves, which increases infection risk. The illusion of protection is dangerous if we don’t follow proper guidelines. As a pharmacy graduate, I feel we should spread awareness about correct glove use. It’s not just about wearing them it’s about using them wisely.

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Being from Dental fails, use of gloves is compulsory for each one of us. Usually dental procedures are long lasting, resulting in hours of use of gloves. I have sensitive skin, this latex gloves are not option. Nitrile gloves are good and compatible.

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