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greg88

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Posted 1381426150	Reply with quote #1

I have heard of, but never experienced a reaction to latex. Until yesterday. I have had small amounts of fig sap on me numerous times. Yesterday I pulled probably 100+ small green figs from my MBVS to start getting ready for winter and when I was done my hands were covered!! Went from there to the garden too see what might need harvesting there. Was there probably 10 minutes or so and my hands started burning! Took a few minutes to figure out what was going on and went in to throughly was my hands. Took a few more minutes after that but the burning subsided. __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

armando93223

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Posted 1381431314	Reply with quote #2

Greg, there is probably something that counter reacts to the latex.....If I get some on my skin I immediately wash off and use Alcohol, Rubbing Alcohol, not Tequila...LOL But Tequila could help forget the problem...LOL __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

elin

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Posted 1381433152	Reply with quote #3

be ready for it to sweal and form blisters... __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

JustPeachy

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Posted 1381437836	Reply with quote #4

I went my entire life being impervious to most everything until I reached middle adulthood and started developing allergies to lots of stuff. My specialist told me that it's fairly common to become allergic later in life. Sad but true. :( __________________ Sophie~ Sophies Choices: Sultane, Sal's , Hardy Chicago and varieties suitable to z7b...not too picky at this point since we are still a fig growing virgin!

Tam

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Posted 1381438068	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for sharing. Best, Tam

greg88

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Posted 1381444647	Reply with quote #6

at this point no swelling or blisters or itching etc, looks like I am past the worst, some itching and burning until I got it washed off __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

Dieseler

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Posted 1381449765	Reply with quote #7

Yeah Greg latex can be a problem for some. Hint if you grow hot peppers when time comes to pick them wash your hands real good before using the washroom. Don't ask how i know this. ; )

JustPeachy

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Posted 1381457335	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Dieseler Yeah Greg latex can be a problem for some. Hint if you grow hot peppers when time comes to pick them wash your hands real good before using the washroom. Don't ask how i know this. ; ) __________________ Sophie~ Sophies Choices: Sultane, Sal's , Hardy Chicago and varieties suitable to z7b...not too picky at this point since we are still a fig growing virgin!

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