An estimated 1-6 out of every one hundred people could be sensitised to latex, but not everyone who is sensitised will have symptoms. If you are planning to spend your time on the beach and water adventures, we don’t see why you shouldn’t get this pair of shoes. There can be overlap in Type 1 and Type 4 symptoms which makes it difficult to make a diagnosis and means people with Type 1 reactions might be seen in a dermatology clinic. This pair of high ankle socks is incredibly soft, making your water journey comfortable and enjoyable. And when you have the right product, you’re a little bit happier which affects the people around you!

Be aware though that they don’t have a very thick sole, so these water shoes aren’t going to make walking on sharp, stony beaches pleasant. You also can have symptoms if you breathe in latex particles that are released into the air when someone removes latex gloves. In our range, you will also come across a wide selection of related products/supplies, including brush cleaners, brush holders and brushes suitable for liquid rubber. When powdered gloves were used, some people with Type I (immediate) latex allergy would have symptoms simply by being in the same room as the latex gloves.

Whether you think you have Type 1 or Type 4 latex allergy, see your GP who can refer you to a specialist allergy clinic if needed. And this critical feature will allow you to dive into water freely without worries of being unable to dry your feet afterward. If you have been prescribed allergy medication it is important that you can recognise allergy signs and symptoms and know how and when to use your medication and/or adrenaline auto injector device. Allergic reactions to dry rubber products are uncommon and mainly affect people with a serious latex allergy.

If you are planning for activities in rockier terrains you might want to check out water shoes or kids water shoes for the little ones. Your GP can find an allergy clinic in your area from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) . In addition to protection latex swimwear socks also give you added grip to make getting in and out of the pool easier. It is possible that the hand can act as vehicle for the allergen, transferring it to other parts of the body, for example through rubbing your eyelids.The next time you're exposed to latex, these antibodies tell your immune system to release histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream.

These can be both Immediate (IgE mediated) or delayed T cell mediated, and both involve the immune system. If you have mild allergic symptoms, you may be prescribed antihistamine medicine that you take by mouth.However, not everyone with allergies in their family will develop an allergy themselves, and if they do, it would not necessarily be the same allergy. Neoprene seals are supposed to be a bit more prone to dribbling a bit of water in than latex but mine were fine. What makes these socks actually stand out is their waterproof system, which prevents water from coming adjacent to your feet. The Simary Quick-Dry Water Socks are fairly cheap but provide more protection than most other low cut models. Are you trying to find high-level water socks that are mainly designed for the beach and water-based activities?