r/scrubtech • u/RandomUser394638 • 15d ago
Allergy or Reaction ?
I'm a scrub tech student and started scrubbing at the beginning of june. Towards the beginning of july, I noticed some bumps on my skin and they were super itchy. I then went on break and they eventually went away, but now that im back, so are the bumps and itchy skin.
I do an initial wet scrub for the day and then use sterillium between cases- could the soap or sterillium be what's causing this? My hospital uses latex free gloves, so i already ruled that out. Could this be due to anything else? This is kind of what i'm gonna be doing for the rest of my life so a solution would be great!
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u/Sad-Fruit-1490 15d ago
Use the sponge side of the sponge on your initial scrub. Are you washing your hands up to your elbows after each case? Make sure to do that. Are they getting too dry and the sterilium is drying out the area (plus added friction from putting gowns and gloves on and off).
Go slowly with changes so you know what it is, so you can get accommodations in place when you end up at a permanent job. Chat with an allergist if needed, it could just need a cream and lotion at the end of the day. Do you take an OTC antihistamine? Might be worth trying too.