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Why do I need to scratch my nose when wearing gloves?

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When you’re gardening or washing up, when you put your gloves on, why do you get an itchy nose and need to scratch it?
Elaine, Aldershot

Answer

Name: Francis, Fulham
Qualification:
Answer: It could be an allergy caused by the gloves. If it features latex or nylon, it’s possible that this causes an itch which on another part of her body. I’d advise checking this out.
(James O’Brien: Possibly, but I think it is more likely to be sub-conscious, connected with the phenomenon of when you just arrive home, you always need the toilet.)

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