Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact eczema as follows:
- Healthcare professionals with allergy to latex must observe caution to use vinyl gloves or note for latex-free branding on gloves before using them. They must also make sure to have gloves on before handling any of the medical equipment, such as, contraceptive devices, catheters, and surgical products, as latex is extensively used in their manufacture.
- Children with latex allergy can be at significant risk for contact eczema, as latex is heavily used in manufacture of toys. Encourage compliance with toys made of cloth or wood, to prevent exposure to latex. Having a medical alert bracelet displaying the allergy can significantly help the daycare staff, teachers, and friends in avoiding any latex items around.
- Individuals can present with allergy to many dyes used during clothing manufacture and various textile products, such as, silk and polyester. Observing compliance with plain cotton clothing can help them prevent development of any contact eczema response.
- Individuals with history of contact allergy to pet hair and fur must avoid having pets at home.
