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If i;m allergic to latex, is it okay for me to use neoprene items (like hand weights?)

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Dr. Donald Alves
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Should be: Unfortunately, your specific situation is known only to your immune system. Try limited exposure, and if no reaction, then not likely to get one. Should be OK.
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Dr. Ajay Acharya
A Verified Doctoranswered
39 years experience
Yes: OK to use.
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