Latex Allergy - Does latex allergy go away?

$Introduction$

$Glossary$

$What is latex allergy?$

$History of latex allergy$

$What things contain latex?$

$How common is latex allergy?$

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

$How is latex allergy diagnosed?$

$Is latex allergy serious?$

$Does latex allergy go away?$

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

$How are allergic reactions to latex treated?$

$How do hospitals deal with latex allergy?$

$What gloves are used in healthcare?$

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

$How will latex allergy affect my daily life?$

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

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

$Why is glove powder a problem?$

$Frequently Asked Questions$

$Where can I get further information?$

>> Does latex allergy go away?

At present, there is no cure for latex allergy.

However, it will almost certainly improve with time by:

avoiding natural rubber latex (NRL) products
and
seeking out synthetic substitutes

Most people with latex allergy can live normal lives by avoiding the more obvious sources of NRL exposure at home, at work, and in medical / dental situations (see 'What is latex in?').

Many people who are very sensitive (i.e. those who have severe symptoms) at the time of diagnosis do find that by adopting these measures their symptoms reduce considerably with time, i.e. they become less sensitive. The majority of people who have latex allergy and have workplace exposure to NRL can continue in their employment without the need for a change in occupation (1), (2).

A few people with latex allergy have to change occupation and / or continue to have troublesome reactions because they are so sensitive to NRL, but this is unusual.

Bibliography

(1) Long-term outcome of 160 adult patients with natural rubber latex allergy

(2) Clinical and occupational outcomes in health care workers with natural rubber latex allergy