Condom allergy

Condom allergy is rare clinically, and the condition can be changed to another method of contraception to avoid reoccurrence of allergic symptoms. Common causes of condom allergy are usually patients allergic to latex, but also may be allergic to the additives used in the processing of the color and smell of the business. Treatment 1, female condom allergy: manifested as local redness and congestion of the vulva, accompanied by a burning sensation, and there can be severe itching. It is recommended to immediately stop using condoms, wash the vulva with warm water, clean the lubricant on the condom as soon as possible, you can apply vitamin ointment locally on the vulva to antagonize the allergic reaction. If the symptoms are more serious, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to use anti-allergy drugs or hormones, such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream, mometasone ointment and other anti-allergy treatment, if the effect of topical drugs is not good, you can take oral loratadine treatment; 2, male condom allergy: the main performance of the penis and foreskin red, accompanied by severe itching, can appear red papules, serious penis and foreskin will appear Swelling and oozing. It can be treated with anti-itch ointment, such as comfrey cream, do not have sex for a short time and keep the penis clean. For those with more serious symptoms, oral or intravenous anti-allergy drugs such as chlorpheniramine maleate and levocetirizine can be administered as prescribed by the doctor. It is recommended that people with condom allergy should avoid using condoms in their daily life to avoid reoccurrence of allergy, and other methods of contraception are recommended, such as tubal and vasectomy, or intrauterine device.