[sci.med.aids] Latex Allergy

SECBH%CUNYVM.BITNET@oac.ucla.edu (11/30/90)

>Has anyone else seen this in writing lately:

>There is an sharp increase in the number of persons found to be allergic
>to latex condoms.

>????

I haven't heard or read anything on the above, but I have come
across something which is related.

Some people have allergic reactions to certain lubricants.  Usually
it is due to the ingredients used to make an attractive odor.  This
problem can be solved by switching lubricants.  I wonder, apropos
the original question, if it is possible that lubricated condoms
may use ingredients which cause irritation in some persons.

Jack Carroll