latex allergy
Glove-triggered immune reaction
A latex allergy is an immune system reaction to proteins found in natural rubber latex, a material derived from rubber tree sap and used in gloves, balloons, condoms, and medical equipment.
Reactions range from mild skin irritation to severe anaphylaxis.
People with latex allergies may also react to certain foods like bananas, avocados, and chestnuts due to similar proteins.
The surgeon switched to nitrile gloves because of her latex allergy.
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- emergency roomHospital crisis department
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
condoms · Hevea brasiliensis · medical personnel · balloons · antihistamines · cross-reactivity · itching · chestnuts · skin prick test · rubber gloves · pacifiers · corticosteroids · spina bifida · swelling · wheezing · rash · rubber bands · angioedema
- allergiesallergies, allergen, allergens, allergist, allergic reaction
- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- Allergic Reactionsanaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, histamine, hives, allergens
- skin allergiescontact dermatitis, hives, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis
- workplace hazardsstress, burnout, fire hazard, overwork, back pain
- Immune Disordersautoimmune disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
latex allergycontact dermatitis
Skin reaction from irritant exposure