Update on occupational natural rubber latex allergy

Health care workers are a known risk group for occupational immediate type allergy to latex gloves, but users of household and other protective gloves have been less extensively studied. This article shows that non-health care workers form an even larger group with natural rubber latex allergy, which often is work related. Hand eczema and atopy are the most frequent risk factors for sensitization, therefore, dermatologists should be especially aware of the diagnostic methods and prevention.