Itchy rash continued

[Daffodilia]

Got special wash from GP for inflamed hair follicles on legs and arms

I think new cream or stripping willow for weaving in a friend’s field caused initial irritation

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Just looked up willow bark supplement and one of the side effects is itching or hives - so if it can be caused by a supplement it would certainly appear that ‘au naturelle’ you are likely to get same or worse problem.

If you help your friend again - cover up!

[Hidden]

I used to wear 3/4 summer trousers. Everything would nip and slash so I always tuck. My long walking trousers in my boots. Hope it feels better soon!

[Daffodilia in reply to Hidden]

I was all tucked in so may be new cream is culprit

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Daffodilia]

What cream? And where did you apply it?

[Daffodilia in reply to DorsetLady]

It was a new Avon body lotion (different perfume) and I do sometimes have problems with Avon products. I will stick to Aveeno from now on. I put it on my arms and legs exactly where the rash is so it is my prime suspect now - so difficult to think back on these things!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Daffodilia]

Yes it is, must admit I could never use Avon lipsticks - but that was a long time ago!

Sometimes the smallest change in the ingredients can cause a problem.

My shoulders/top of arms are a bit “rashy” at the moment and I think it’s due to a different brand of Ibruprofen gel I use for my arthritis - but like you not 100% sure!

[Daffodilia in reply to DorsetLady]

Hope it clears up soon - I guess you have to stop using that brand but then you may have pain from arthritis. I know this rash has driven me crazy especially at night.

[SheffieldJane]

I’ve learned something new today. What did you weave? It sounds lyrical.

[Daffodilia in reply to SheffieldJane]

My friend makes willow towers for her plants to climb

[Blearyeyed]

As a willow weaver myself as part of my Art Profession I know that it actually has anti-inflammatory properties and the chemicals in willow if not being used specifically for your skin or health condition can cause allergy reactions , intolerances or interact with other medical creams or lotions you are prescribed.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Blearyeyed]

"Willow bark contains a chemical active ingredient called salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid (C7H6O3) — a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent that is the precursor to aspirin. In the 1920s, chemists learned how to extract salicylic acid from willow bark to reduce pain and fever."

[Blearyeyed in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for writing in the facts , I knew it what I wanted to say but sat about to write it and got complete brain fog in spelling it , I hoped you'd be up online soon to add the facts. xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Blearyeyed]

Google and copy and paste is very useful for saving a lot of typing about things I know anyway

[Daffodilia in reply to Blearyeyed]

Thanks for the info