Not for the Squeamish!

[Billhook]

Would a good layer of factor 50 suncream help perhaps or some other barrier cream before going strimming as it is too much going out in full protective gear in the hot sun.   Wait till it is overcast and cool I suppose. 

 Never knew about the sun activating the juices, another feather in the cap for Arbtalk. thanks

[nepia]

Should you ever have the pleasure Spurge (Euphorbia) does the same.  The one and only time I've had an unpleasant reaction was when handling it in bright sunshine.

 

[Joe Newton]

On 05/06/2021 at 21:34, topchippyles said:

Get stuffed you and a part timer at best on here.You preach me none sir 

Wish the same could be said for you.

[topchippyles]

47 minutes ago, Joe Newton said:

Wish the same could be said for you.

Dream on 

[Vedhoggar]

7 hours ago, Billhook said:

Would a good layer of factor 50 suncream help perhaps or some other barrier cream before going strimming as it is too much going out in full protective gear in the hot sun.   Wait till it is overcast and cool I suppose. 

 Never knew about the sun activating the juices, another feather in the cap for Arbtalk. thanks

Would have thought barrier cream helps, have used it in the past but so much can get splatter in your face I prefer to use a face shield and wear a cotton overall plus gloves. 

[sime42]

any umbrellifer can cause this on a sunny day not just G hog

Even carrot, coriander or celery? I didn't know that, I thought it was just Giant Hog Weed and a few others you had to be wary off.
A fantastic group of plants nonetheless. If only from a culinary point of view.

[Paddy1000111]

I had this last year. Cow parsnip/hogweed. Went out strimming and had little red patches up my arm. Then they started looking like really bad bug bites then blistered and popped.

Keep it out the sun as much as possible and get some factor 50+ and apply it regularly. The chemical in it messes with your DNA removes your skin's ability to block sunlight so the red marks/burns are in fact burns from sunlight. Look up Phytophotodermatitis

 

Not as vicious as giant hogweed but still pretty nasty stuff.

Edited June 8, 2021 by Paddy1000111

[Tippin Alaybye]

Even carrot, coriander or celery? I didn't know that, I thought it was just Giant Hog Weed and a few others you had to be wary off.
A fantastic group of plants nonetheless. If only from a culinary point of view.

Lol. Well you might have me on that one. Perhaps I should have said “a lot”[emoji16]

[Tippin Alaybye]

Just looked this up on Wikipedia

Numerous species in the family Apiaceae are cultivated as food products, some of which exhibit phototoxic effects. In particular, celery, parsnip, and parsley have been reported to cause phytophotodermatitis among agricultural workers, grocery workers, and other occupational food handlers.

[Silverhooker]

Phytophotodermatitis is the name for this caused by UV activating irritants in the plant sap. It's not an immunological condition like allergy but a direct chemical irritant to the skin. Its been known about medically for hundreds of years and lots of species can cause it. Parsnips are well known for it

Its used in modern medicine in some cancer treatments, where its called photodynamic therapy, and in the management of complex skin conditions like bad psoriasis.

I've had it a couple of times from strimming, but not too bad.

Strimming a hidden dog shit is worse !!