Latex Allergy - Authors

British Association of Dermatologists

$Introduction$

$Glossary$

$What is latex allergy?$

$History of latex allergy$

$What things contain latex?$

$How common is latex allergy?$

$What will happen to me if I have an allergic reaction?$

$How is latex allergy diagnosed?$

$Is latex allergy serious?$

$Does latex allergy go away?$

$What can I do to help prevent an allergic reaction to latex?$

$How are allergic reactions to latex treated?$

$How do hospitals deal with latex allergy?$

$What gloves are used in healthcare?$

$What should I do when I visit the dentist?$

$How will latex allergy affect my daily life?$

$Can people with latex allergy also have food allergy?$

$What gloves can I wear if I am allergic to latex?$

$Why is glove powder a problem?$

$Frequently Asked Questions$

$Where can I get further information?$

>> Authors

Dr Graham Lowe FRCP, Consultant Dermatologist, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY
Chair Latex Allergy Support Group Medical Advisory Panel

Aleks Kinay BSc. (Hons) AIBMS, Chair Latex Allergy Support Group, PO Box 27, Filey, YO14 9YH

Dr Joanne Chalmers BSc(Hons) PhD; Research Associate, University of Nottingham

Professor Hywel C Williams MSc PhD FRCP, Professor of Dermato- Epidemiology, University of Nottingham

Acknowledgments

We are grateful for the input of Dr Ann Clarke, Honorary Secretary, Latex Allergy Support Group, PO Box 27, Filey, YO14 9YH on the dental aspects of latex allergy.

Date written: June 2005
Date to be updated: June 2007