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skin peeling off fingers
by frd29v6, Aug 22, 2007 11:13PM
After going fishing, once again the skin on my fingers are peeling. It never happens to anyone Im with. And it always happens after using shrimp as bait. It starts by being really sore the next day and then the pain disappears after a day or so. Then about a week later the skin on my fingers starts to peel off. Weird! I never really thought much about it but it has happened since I can remember. Im thinking maybe an allergy to shrimp? I always wash my hands afterwards so I dont know.Just wondering if anyone has any idea what this is?
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by chellybeans, Aug 23, 2007 11:37AM
it sounds like a contact allergy to me. you can't wash it away. wear gloves the next time before handling the shrimp
by frd29v6, Aug 25, 2007 03:36PM
thank you very much, i was a little worried. Should I be concerned about eating shrimp? Not that I ever do, Im not a big fan of sea food.
by chellybeans, Aug 27, 2007 08:34AM
i would probably not eat them. you can go into a dermatologist for an allergy test and ask to check you for shellfish/iodine allergies
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