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Could The Red Spots On My Fingers Caused After Touching Foliage Plants?
Hi, I have little red spots on my fingers and a pins and needles sensation, both only on my right hand. I was out for a walk today and came into contact with foliage or other plants with my right hand. I am assuming there is a direct correlation between the two, and wondered whether it was a allergic reaction of some kind. Im 23, Male and have no allergies I am aware of. Any hint would be useful to what it may possibly be.
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Fri, 3 Jan 2014
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Your assumption is right,it could be due to allergic reaction after touching plant.
Wash your hand properly.
Avoid to touch this plant,be watchful for next time.
Apply steroid containing cream on it.It will subside within 24 hours.
Otherwise take oral levocetrizine with mild steroid for 3 to 5 days.
Consult your family physician for proper diagnosis and medical management.
Your assumption is right,it could be due to allergic reaction after touching plant.
Wash your hand properly.
Avoid to touch this plant,be watchful for next time.
Apply steroid containing cream on it.It will subside within 24 hours.
Otherwise take oral levocetrizine with mild steroid for 3 to 5 days.
Consult your family physician for proper diagnosis and medical management.
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