DermaSilk Therapeutic Itch-Reducing Eczema and Dermatitis Gloves (Adult)
Clinically proven to benefit dermatitis and eczema, the DermaSilk Therapeutic Itch-Reducing Eczema and Dermatitis Gloves (Adult) provide relief and protection for itchy, sore and sensitive hands. Constructed from medical-grade silk to soothe and promote healing of delicate skin, these gloves help to stop the 'itch-scratch' cycle, helping you to recover from and manage flare-ups more effectively.
What's Included?
Which Sizes Do the DermaSilk Adult Gloves Come In?
The Dermasilk Silk Gloves come in five sizes to fit most adults. To find your perfect size, please measure the length of your middle finger in centimetres and match it with the correct size in the table below:
| Glove Size | Middle Finger Length |
| Small | 6cm |
| Medium | 7cm |
| Large | 8cm |
| Extra Large | 9cm |
| XX-Large | 10cm |
Key Features and Benefits
- Made from thicker, more robust DermaSilk material
- Designed to reduce cracking and irritation on the hands
- Made from medical-grade sericin-free silk
- Can be used under industrial gloves and nitrile gloves
- Ideal for a range of sensitive skin conditions
- Helps reduce the 'itch-scratch' cycle
- Breathability helps promote healing
- Clinically proven to effectively aid atopic dermatitis
- Guaranteed hypoallergenic for sensitive skin
- Fabric knit allows air and moisture to pass through
- 'Antimicrobial shield' is permanently bonded to the silk
- The antimicrobial used is also environmentally-friendly
- Has natural moisturising properties to soothe and hydrate skin
- Naturally soft and gentle material is ideal for sore skin
- Features soft seams with minimal stitching
- Free from potentially irritating dyes
Which Skin Conditions Are the DermaSilk Therapeutic Silk Gloves Suitable For?
The DermaSilk Therapeutic Silk Gloves are soothing for a variety of conditions, including:
- Eczema and atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic skin conditions
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
- Dry skin
- Bacterial and fungal infections
The DermaSilk Therapeutic Silk Gloves can be used to as a preventative base layer for some conditions are designed to complement the majority of dermatological treatments.
Helps Stop the Itch-Scratch Cycle
A condition commonly associated with eczema and dermatitis, the itch-scratch cycle is a painful cycle where itching leads to scratching and scratching leads to itching, causing further skin irritation and sometimes worsening skin conditions. The DermaSilk Therapeutic Gloves can help break this cycle as the smooth silk fabric reduces friction on the skin.
What Should I Use These Gloves For?
DermaSilk Therapeutic Gloves help to protect your hands by reducing itch and controlling eczema flares. They are also effective as an under-glove for those who need to wear work, industrial and nitrile gloves. The DermaSilk Silk Gloves can also benefit those with sensitive, sore and broken skin, rashes and dryness.
Can I Use These Gloves Instead of Conventional Treatment?
DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing is designed to complement your conventional treatment rather than replace it. When used in combination with medical creams and ointments, we recommend making sure your medication is fully absorbed into the skin before DermaSilk clothing is worn.
Can I Use My Medical Creams with DermaSilk?
DermaSilk is designed to complement the majority of dermatological treatments. However as DermaSilk works best when in direct contact with clean skin, we advise that all medical creams and ointments are fully absorbed into the skin before putting on your DermaSilk garment.
Is DermaSilk Suitable as a Replacement for Wet Wrapping?
No, but many nurses are now finding that the use of Dermasilk prior to wet wrapping reduces the need for this treatment. Wet wrapping is a specialised technique used by people with specific needs for extensive emollient therapy, and as the DermaSilk fabric would not be in direct contact with the skin, its positive effects would be blocked. DermaSilk can be used as conventional underwear once the eczema flare-up has subsided and the wet wrapping discontinued.
Why Is Silk Better For My Skin Than Cotton?
Whilst both fabrics are natural, silk has the advantage of being a protein fibre rather than a vegetable fibre, creating a smooth and friction-free material that will not irritate skin. DermaSilk is also capable of maintaining a stable body temperature in any climate, and is able to absorb up to a third of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. These are important features for those with irritated and sensitive skin, to reduce likelihood of further irritation.
Can I Just Use Ordinary Silk Instead of DermaSilk?
Conventional silk is often made from tightly-woven threads which do not allow for the free passage of air through their weave. DermaSilk uses a specially-designed knitted construction that allows for breathability.
Why Is DermaSilk Sericin-Free?
Medical grade silk, as used in stitches in surgical operations, is made from pure fibroin, the central core of the silk thread. This is because the sericin component of silk has been shown to be linked to some allergic reactions. DermaSilk has eliminated this risk by removing the sericin from their garments to give you pure, medical-grade, hypoallergenic silk.
How Does the Antimicrobial Shield Work?
Silk is a protein fibre and so can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, which is a problem for eczematous skin as it can cause irritation. The antimicrobial shield is colourless and odourless, and it kills bacteria and fungi by puncturing and electrocuting it.
Because it is a physical killer of microbes rather than a chemical one like silver or triclosan, no chemicals are released from the silk to poison the microbes, which is great news for your skin. This shield is permanently bonded to the silk by a patented process and has been shown to not leave the silk, even after 50 washes.
Will the Antimicrobial Shield Irritate My Skin?
No. The Antimicrobial shield has been tested extensively to ensure its safety, and has been used in hospital settings for nearly 30 years. It has been subject to extensive toxicity tests to ensure safety on both intact and damaged skin. No reports of adverse reactions have ever been reported.
Has DermaSilk Been Tested Medically?
DermaSilk has undergone a series of clinical trials for a number of different medical conditions and has been shown to offer a positive benefit to patients. Here is a study for your reference:
How Should I Wash My DermaSilk Therapeutic Gloves?
Your DermaSilk garments can be washed at 30°C provided they are placed in a net bag to protect the seams. In many parts of the UK, there are minerals in the water that can remain on the silk fibres after washing. In areas like this, your DermaSilk garment can be restored as follows: After every ten washes, soak your DermaSilk clothing in a solution of two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda per litre of water overnight, then wash as instructed. This method can also be used for stain removal.
Technical Specifications
- Materials:
- 100% medical-grade sericin-free silk
Care Instructions
- Do not use fabric softeners or conditioners
- Do not bleach
- Hand wash using a mild non-biological (enzyme-free) detergent
- Rinse thoroughly
- Lay flat on a towel to dry
- Can be machine washed at 30°C - place in a net bag
- Do not tumble dry
- Use a cool steam iron if necessary to restore shape of garment
- Soak overnight in a solution of two tablespoons bicarbonate of soda per litre of water to remove hard water deposits and stains
