title: Rubber allergy.
abstract: Rubber is a ubiquitous material with a varied range of properties resulting from its manufacturing process. Rubber allergy also has various forms and is a common cause of morbidity in many occupations. This contribution discusses the main issues surrounding allergy to this compound and at each section distinguishes between type I allergy to latex (natural rubber) and type IV allergy to rubber additives.
authors.affiliation: Welsh Institute of Dermatology, Box 100, Glamorgan House, CF14 4XW Cardiff, UK. dev.shah4@wales.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Dev
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Mahbub M U
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber