Condoms allergy: Symptoms, complications, treatment

The condom remains one of the safest protective measures during sexual intercourse. However, the risks of using it can not go unnoticed. Dermatologist Proca Ancuta explains for CSID what are the first symptoms that can betray an allergy to preservatives and how can we keep the affection under control. Allergy to condoms, allergic contact dermatitis, may be caused by the latex from which they are made or the fragrances, flavors or lubricants they may contain. Generally, it can affect both men and women. At first, after the first condom use, the manifestations are mild and the allergy is overlooked.

Symptoms get worse after every condom contact. Symptoms that may occur: The burning sensation of the genital area that occurs during sexual intercourse and disappears a few minutes after its conclusion. Pruritus (itching) usually occurs after a few hours of condom use, it is disturbing, sometimes unbearable. Abdominal edema and erythema in women and penis or scrotal in men may occur after grating (scratching) Exorcisms, erosions or exulceration. Liquid-containing vesicles or bubbles located on the genitals or fingers, which break and leave behind painful ulcers.

Sometimes the allergic reaction can become generalized, and in addition to common symptoms, it may occur: urticaria lesions, generalized pruritus, coughing, tearing and redness of the eyes. Congenital allergy complications Anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction, occurs rarely due to condom use and is manifested by lower blood pressure, palpitations, tachycardia, difficulty in breathing, vertigo (dizziness), vomiting, confusion, . Patients with one of these symptoms should perform some allergic tests to accurately detect the allergen that causes them. If one of the two partners has a latex allergy, polyisoprene condoms may be used. If the allergen is a dye, perfume or spermicide, condoms that do not contain those substances.

The treatment may be local, with creams or ova, or generally with antihistamines. In the event of an anaphylactic shock, the patient should report urgently to the physician for appropriate treatment depending on the severity. Truly things about condoms Latex condom is recommended for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. People allergic to latex can use polyurethane. Sheep skin condoms have large pores and allow viruses to pass.

These condoms are not recommended for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Only use water based lubricants. Oil-based lubricants will loosen the condom and break it. A man must immediately walk away from the woman with whom he has sex so that the condom does not slip and the partner is in contact with the semen. Condoms can only be used once! .

Keep them in cool places. If kept in a wallet or torpedo, there are all chances to melt because of heat and can not be used. Condoms, like foods, have expired. Most of them can be used between three and five years. Check the date printed on the box or on the condom pack.

A size does not fit all men. It is important to make sure that the condom is not too large. If applicable, in the case of the standard size, .