Latex Intolerance covers all aspects of latex allergy.

Latex Intolerance presents the latest research in latex intolerance, exploring issues such as skin irritation, allergic contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria.

The well-illustrated textbook also discusses the basic science and clinically relevant practical issues, including the epidemiology, prognosis, and management of latex intolerance.

Sections on hand dermatitis, barrier creams, and medical glove regulations enhance understanding of the condition.

Contents:

1. Epidemiology of latex allergy
2. Allergenic proteins
3. Chemical additives
4. Natural rubber latex allergy : clinical manifestations
5. Natural rubber latex allergy and allergens : in vitro testing
6. New developments in measuring allergens in natural rubber latex products
7. Contact urticaria : clinical manifestations
8. Contact urticaria syndrome : predictive testing
9. Contact urticaria syndrome : prognosis
10. Allergic contact dermatitis : clinical manifestations
11. Allergic contact dermatitis : tests
12. Allergic contact dermatitis : prognosis
13. Latex-fruit syndrome
14. Irritant dermatitis due to occlusive gloves : clinical manifestations
15. Irritation dermatitis due to occlusive gloves : predictive testing
16. Management of hand dermatitis
17. Barrier creams/moisturizers
18. Occlusive effects : man vs. animal
19. Medical glove regulation : history and future of safety
20. Occupational health management of latex allergy
21. Management of rubber-based allergies in dentistry
22. Management of latex allergy : allergist's perspective

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