Your question was: What is a latex allergy?
Our experts said: A Latex allergy is the body’s immune system reacting to the proteins found in natural latex. The immune system overreacts by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that react with proteins found in the natural rubber latex. These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. It’s the powder on traditional latex bands that act as the “vehicle” to transmit the protein to the skin.