What is latex allergy?

Also known as: natural rubber latex allergy.

Latex is a rubber derivative that is found in gloves, balloons, condoms, rubber bands, erasers, toys, and many forms of medical equipment such as tubing. When the body’s immune system has an allergic reaction to latex, this is known as a latex allergy.


Reviewed by: Amy S Feldman, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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