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Latex Allergy - What You Need to Know

Source: medicalcenter.osu.edu
Topic: Chemicals
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Sort Desciption: Latex is a milky sap found inside the tree called Hevea brasiliensis. This tree grows in the countries of Southeast Asia and Thailand. Workers collect the sap like maple syrup. ...

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What You Need To Know What Is Latex? Latex is a milky sap found inside the tree called Hevea brasiliensis. This tree grows in the countries of Southeast Asia and Thailand. Workers collect the sap like maple syrup. Then the sap is treated with over 100 chemicals and made into rubber. Rubber is used to make many items used in homes and hospitals. Today it is estimated that 5-10% of all health care workers have latex allergy. What Types Of Reaction Are Caused By Latex? Latex exposure can result in three distinct reactions: C Irritant contact dermatitis C Allergic contact dermatitis C Immediate allergic reaction Contact dermatitis usually occurs from wearing any type of gloves, particularly those with powder. An immediate allergic reaction may occur from touching or being touched by latex or by breathing airborne latex proteins released from glove powder. C Irritant Contact Dermatitis This is a non-allergic reaction that results in a dry, red, cracked, or crusted skin rash on the hands. It is caused by sweating or rubbing under the glove, by detergent, soap, or antiseptics used in hand washing or surgical scrubbing, or by glove powders. With this type of dermatitis, an immediate reaction occurs, which clears up after the irritant is removed. C Allergic Contact Dermatitis This type also is known as chemical sensitivity contact dermatitis or delayed hypersensitivity. It is a specific immune response to chemical additives such as thiurams or carbamates added to latex. Blisters or a rash resembling eczema appear on the back of the hands 48 hours to 96 hours after exposure. The skin can become dry, thickened, and crusted. C Immediate Allergic Reaction This reaction also is called Immunoglobulin E-mediated Hypersensitivity Reaction and it is caused by latex proteins that directly sensitize you. This results in allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, watery or itchy eyes, itching and hives, asthma or bronchospasm ...

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