I think I am allergic to latex?

I had to to wear latex gloves at work the other day then I started breaking out in hives all over my body. is it possible that they are from the latex gloves even though I didn't touch any other parts of my body while wearing them? I have been developing an allergy to latexI think I am allergic to latex?
Yes, a latex allergy can cause itching and hives all over your body, even resulting in potentially-fatal anaphylaxis. Your workplace should provide latex-free (preferably nitrile) gloves for this very reason.





You don't mention what you do at your job, but if you are in food service, food service workers should never, never wear latex gloves to avoid harm to potentially-allergic customers. And daycare workers should never use latex gloves.





There have also been studies about IgE-mediated allergies to latex and fruits/vegetables being linked. Specifically, people allergic to latex are often also sensitive to bananas, avocadoes, kiwis, chestnuts, apples, carrots, celery, papayas, potatoes, tomato, and some kinds of melons. This article may help http://www.allina.com/mdex/ND2340G.HTM.





If you're in the medical field, be aware that a very large number of medical products contain latex, including items such as stethoscopes, tubing, catheters, and medical tape. Some of these items are not labeled as containing latex, so be very cautious. My students once wrapped another student in sports medicine tape (as an assignment) and the tape contained latex, necessitating a rush to the emergency room with a wheezing, itching student.