Latex paint is a common form of paint that is used for indoor and outdoor use, and is found at countless home improvement stores around the country. Many people suffer from latex allergy, and are concerned about exposure to latex paint. Could they experience an allergic reaction to latex paint? It turns out that latex paint doesn't contain latex, but contains synthetic materials not derived from the plant where latex is derived. These synthetic chemicals are known to cause allergic skin reactions called contact dermatitis. So, while latex paint can pose a risk in terms of fumes released during the painting process, and therefore precautions should be taken (such as having proper ventilation and wearing a mask and eye protection), latex paint will not trigger an allergic reaction in people with latex allergy.
Read more:
- Latex Paint and Latex Allergy
- All About Latex Allergy
- All About Contact Dermatitis
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