Facts About Hazardous Latex Allergies

Hypoallergenic Products May Not Work

Hypoallergenic products may not work for individuals dealing with a latex allergy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement advising manufacturers to stop labeling their products as 'latex-free' when they still can cause hazardous allergic reactions. The biggest problem is that the FDA doesn't regulate how the term 'hypoallergenic' is defined. This means some products may contain allergens other hypoallergenic products don't. There's no way to tell what allergens are included in a product simply because of the hypoallergenic label. Research has shown some of these products do indeed contain allergens that can cause skin reactions. One study showed nearly ninety percent of children's skincare products called 'hypoallergenic' actually had at least one common skin allergen included.

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