Hibiscrub allergy??

RE: Hibiscrub allergy??

Cat_blonde — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:06:50 GMT

Hello

, I have a allergy to chlorhex amounst other things!

I use the Medimark handscrub which is chlorhex free and smells good

RE: Hibiscrub allergy??

Sal the 1st — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:03:42 GMT

I used to have this - especially at the base of my fingers and thumb in the 'web' - some of it was sensitivity to hibi but some of it was because my hands were very rarely dry or because I was scrubbing too hard. A good barrier cream applied first thing in the morning helped quite a bit and also applying it at night and using a pair of cotton gloves for a while. Neutragena was also a good one to apply at night before bed. When my hands were bad I found that wearing gloves for prep etc made them a lot worse even when using unstarched gloves

RE: Hibiscrub allergy??

alice456 — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 22:01:19 GMT

I have a similar thing with the hibiscrub and I scrub in with iodine and where possible was my hand with antibacterial handwash or gel. Hope you sort it - it can be awful when it flares up :)

RE: Hibiscrub allergy??

Rachael Tossell — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:10:13 GMT

Thanks for the reply.... My boss is pretty easy going so il ask him if we can order in & try that. your advice is much appreciated :-)

RE: Hibiscrub allergy??

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:51:30 GMT

Hello :) I have a similar problem if I hibiscrub all day - should wear gloves for scrubbing surgical sites anyway but for washing your hands or scrubbing in would your boss let you order and use some sterilium? x