Re: Skin allergic reactions

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Posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on July 25, 2001 at 14:21:38:

In reply to: Skin allergic reactions posted by Wolf on July 25, 2001 at 10:15:54:

If you were having a naptha-quinone sensitivity problem (henna
allergy), there would be a different progression of symptoms. Intense
itching within 3 hours of application, wheezing, tightness in chest,
hives.

My hunch is that it's a reaction to the lemon juice. Sounds like you
have some skin that is very sensitive to the acid ... or has become
photosensitive with citrus. (Citrus oils can be phototoxins) How old
are you? Do you drive with your left arm out driver's side window?
Have you had sunburns on that arm (i.e. could the skin have been
damaged from UV)?

Try mixing with just rainwater and see if that changes something.

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Details, and thanks! Wolf 23:32:41 7/29/2001 (0)

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: If you were having a naptha-quinone sensitivity problem (henna : allergy), there would be a different progression of symptoms. Intense : itching within 3 hours of application, wheezing, tightness in chest, : hives. : : My hunch is that it's a reaction to the lemon juice. Sounds like you : have some skin that is very sensitive to the acid ... or has become : photosensitive with citrus. (Citrus oils can be phototoxins) How old : are you? Do you drive with your left arm out driver's side window? : Have you had sunburns on that arm (i.e. could the skin have been : damaged from UV)? : : Try mixing with just rainwater and see if that changes something.
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