Chemical Allergens

Explore common chemical allergens, their risk levels, and symptoms.

Latex
Latex
High Risk
Proteins in natural latex (found in gloves, balloons, etc.) can trigger hives, itching, and sometimes anaphylaxis.
Common Symptoms
Hives
Itching
Swelling
Redness
Difficulty breathing
Anaphylaxis
Nickel
Nickel
Low Risk
Skin contact with nickel (e.g., in jewelry) usually causes contact dermatitis – itchy rashes at the point of contact.
Common Symptoms
Itchy rash
Redness
Swelling
Blisters at contact site