Bamboo dermatitis? Rash?
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Comments (37)I am in agreement with "anything that has prickley hairs the foliage or stems" (i.e. tomatoes,squash,pumpkins,cukes). I get the intense itching, then the rash, and if I don't wash right away the "whip marks." What a bummer...who wants to garden in the hot weather with long sleeves. Zyrtec doesn't even touch it....See MoreGarden rash; iris a culprit?
Comments (29)While I realize that it's possible to be allergic to just about any type of plant protein or animal protein, I have to say it's also possible, and possibly even more liky that you are being exposed to something like poison ivy without recognzing it. Poison ivy looks a bit differnt than poison oak, and it can vary considerably in appearance throughout its life cycle. Poison oak has this variability also. The point is to be able to recognize it at all stages of its life cycle, and frankly, too few people do. I can't count the number of times I have warned people they were about to brush up against poison ivy. I am reminded of my next door neighbor, who as a teenager was complaining of getting repeated rashes that looked like poison ivy rash. She had no clue as to where she could be being exposed to it. I took one glance at her back lawn, and said, "No wonder! You have sprigs of poison ivy literally all over your back lawn!" It was horrible. And neither she nor either of her parents had recognized the problem, or worked to eradicate it....See MoreAllergic rash and new $200 boots
Comments (9)Boots, socks, warm/moist environment? Definitely a rash situation enhanced. Totally different body location, but both my son and husband acquired rediculous rashes in the groin area. Son a few years later not living at home and I asked him what laundry soap he was using. Culprit was Tide...sorry Tide. We have never used it again and no rashes since. Changing socks is definitely a good suggestion from others. Better hiking socks are a bit expensive, but well worth it and are made to respond to various environments....See MoreI started having strange rashes a year ago... could it be my couch?
Comments (5)I have not heard of DMF being sprayed on furniture. Its actually small packets that are placed inside and around the frame and usually limited to leather furniture imported from China. To prevent mold growth in transport. Back in 2010 the EU banned such use in upholstery. I don't think the EPA has banned its use as of now. You didn't mention what type of material; fabric or leather, you could have the material tested by a toxicologist. I doubt you will get much help from Williams-Sonoma. To file a claim you would need to provide direct evidence of a substance; cause & effect....See Morekudzu9
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