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Thanks Geeg for the timing info re allergic reactions. The timing just about fits with the first symptoms I experience, but after removing the test nails, things got worse. It doesn't seem to make any difference whether I gently buff off or soak off.

Re the patch test, I know its not a proper patch test, but I find that the inside of my forearm is a good area to see it something will irritate me. But as I expected Solar oil provokes no reaction at all. I've used it for many years for many things and its fantastic stuff.

Thanks 'chelle for suggesting I pm Amythest_Angel I'm going to do that now.

I dunno about you but I found soaking off seemed to make my condition worse (probably all that time sitting around with fingers soaking in chemicals!).

Anyhoos... I did find that even after soaking off it took my poor skin a wee while to recover. Just taking it away from the irritant didn't have an instant effect. It took time for the reaction to go away (and for my skin to grow back!:eek:). I have found Eumovate very good for making my symptoms go away and I can also recommend Sudocream (sp?). It's also quite nice to make a little 'moisture pack' with lashings of Eumovate or Sudocream and a drizzle of solar oil over the cuticles then bob on some cotton gloves! Lovely! It also makes your skin feel baby soft when you take the gloves off. :green:

Hope that helps! :hug:
 
Thanks Amethyst_Angel for the comments. Yes I think soaking off does make things worse. I soaked off one test nail on Saturday and everything seemed to be ok, but today (Monday) more little blisters have appeared.

Will definitely try the moisture pack idea, sounds like heaven, my hands are awful at the mo.
 
As I said "way back when" I think Acetone could be the culprit. Mention that to your specialist.
 
I'm not dismissing acetone Geeg. I too think at the very least this makes the problem worse, but on the last two test nails I did the blisters appeared on one before I removed the enhancement - it was that that prompted me to remove the enhancement. Also I removed one by soaking and one by buffing off. Looking at them now, both look the same - tiny blisters round the cuticle and on the buffed off one also blisters at the free edge.

I'm tempted to try a different brand of l&p but equally am a bit scared in case I make things worse. I guess I can come to terms with not having enhancements on myself but I do hope I'm going to be able to carry out enhancements on others. I love everything about working with l&p, the whole process is so creative and fascinating and although I'm still a complete novice I find the challenge of striving to achieve a beautiful result really enjoyable and fulfilling.

Don't mean to sound up myself but it's taken me a long time to find a possible career that I really enjoy and I'm not prepared to throw in the towel just yet!
 
I'm not dismissing acetone Geeg. I too think at the very least this makes the problem worse, but on the last two test nails I did the blisters appeared on one before I removed the enhancement - it was that that prompted me to remove the enhancement. Also I removed one by soaking and one by buffing off. Looking at them now, both look the same - tiny blisters round the cuticle and on the buffed off one also blisters at the free edge.

I'm tempted to try a different brand of l&p but equally am a bit scared in case I make things worse. I guess I can come to terms with not having enhancements on myself but I do hope I'm going to be able to carry out enhancements on others. I love everything about working with l&p, the whole process is so creative and fascinating and although I'm still a complete novice I find the challenge of striving to achieve a beautiful result really enjoyable and fulfilling.

Don't mean to sound up myself but it's taken me a long time to find a possible career that I really enjoy and I'm not prepared to throw in the towel just yet!

Does you nail plate dehydrator not contain Acetone?? That could account.
 
hi there,
just a wee thought... i used to get dermatitis when hairdressing but found wearing gloves awkward and sometimes costly.

you should try a product called "gloves-in-a-bottle".

it's basically barrier cream which is water proof. so it stops anything penetrating throught o your skin. exactly like a pair of gloves!

Skin Care Product - Gloves In A Bottle
 
Thanks for that S'nails, will give it a try.
 
Didn't think about the nail plate hydrator Geeg (sorry about the delay have been away). I will check this out.

However, have had some news from the specialist. It appears I have had a rather extreme case of shingles, which would account for the reason I felt so lousy whilst all this was happening to my hands. Apparently it is possible to get a shingles outbreak on the fingers. Someone had suggested this to me but when I checked it with my GP he said it wouldn't be on both hands. But apparently this can happen but not often.

The specialist said that because of the shingles, I could have been reacting to a product and suggested that I do not put any enhancements on myself until completely healed. So am going to have to give it a few more weeks I think as there is still some redness and scarring.

Thanks everyone for all your advice, I really appreciated it. Fingers crossed that the next set I do for myself will be ok.
 
hi there,
just a wee thought... i used to get dermatitis when hairdressing but found wearing gloves awkward and sometimes costly.

you should try a product called "gloves-in-a-bottle".

it's basically barrier cream which is water proof. so it stops anything penetrating throught o your skin. exactly like a pair of gloves!

Skin Care Product - Gloves In A Bottle
I love wearing black gloves so the cost doesn't annoy me, it's fashion to me ;)

but still, thanx for the link, I will check it out any way :):)

edit: "Gloves In A Bottle is not intended to protect against any chemicals or irritants other than dirt and grime. Always follow manufacturer's safety directions when handling any harmful substance. Gloves In A Bottle is not a substitute for required safety protection, including gloves."

I know my English gets worse with the need of technical words, but I wouldn't use this product to prevent a monomere over exposure now that I've read it all.
 
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