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SW Natural exam gloves

Nov. 10, 2010
Results from clinical studies show that SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination gloves can decrease the occurrence of skin irritation and dryness in long-term wearers.
UNION CITY, California--Results from clinical studies show that SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination gloves can decrease the occurrence of skin irritation and dryness in long-term wearers. A study printed in the January 2006 issue of Contact Dermatitis explores the link between changes in skin pH and the development of skin irritation. Twenty participants wore gloves for eight hours a day, five days a week. Participants served as their own control group, with one hand donning a SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination glove and the other wearing a standard glove.Skin pH and transepidermal water loss were measured both during the study and two days after its conclusion. Any possible signs of skin irritation were also noted. Research findings showed that the SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination glove helped participants maintained a lower skin pH and less dryness than the standard gloved hand. Additionally, the SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination glove resulted in less evidence of skin irritation.SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination gloves use a patent-pending technology to help aid in restoring the natural pH of the skin while moisturizing dry, chapped hands. Wearers indicate feeling refreshed and having less hand fatigue when compared to donning standard alternatives. SW pH Natural 5.5 powder-free examination gloves are available in latex and soft nitrile.For more information, visit www.swgloves.com.To read more about exam gloves, go to exam gloves.To comment on this product, go to community.pennwelldentalgroup.com/.References available from company upon request.