Allergy to Potting Compost

Welcome to GoY debidums.
Thanks for the warning, there seem to be more and more allergies about these days. As I cannot bear dirt or anything else down my finger nails I always wear gloves for all gardening so this won't have bothered me. I know 'real' gardeners are supposed to enjoy having dirty hands but this is just another reason to stick with the gloves! :o)

Thank you for alerting everyone.
Have you been able to establish exactly what it is in the compost which is damaging your skin?

Maybe you could find a product that doesn't affect you like that. Personally i can't use gloves because I can't feel what I'm doing if I have them on, - but we're all different.

Hello Debidums an allergic reaction is when the body releases histimines usually after the second exposure to the substance. Which is why we take antihistamines to reduce the effects. An allergic reaction such as this usually gets worse each time you come into contact with the substance. I suggest you research allergic reactions further to understand the process more and stop using the products that cause this because this adverse reaction is not good for you.

I also seem to have acquired the potting compost allergy this year. My hands are so small that I struggle to wear gloves, but try to manage with children's size. I will try to find out if there is an allergy free one.