Occupational allergens
An
occupational allergen may be an animal allergen, for example from
dogs people work with professionally. They may also be of plant
origin. Flour or baker's flour is a notorious example. It may also
be chemical, such as bread improvers or painter's supplies. Other
common occupational allergens include latex ingredients. Hospital
staff are particularly prone to latex allergy. Finally, allergy to
perm liquids and hair dyes is frequently encountered in
hairdressing salons.

