can pyracantha's cause a rash?
By Johnnybravo
United Kingdom 
after prunung my mothers pyracantha, I came up in a very red and sore rash on neck and face, don't know if it was the pyracantha.
19 Jul, 2009
Answers
Thanks for that, will wear a moonsuit when next pruning!!
19 Jul, 2009
...and possibly a respirator and or googles if your really getting stuck into the centre as they are really dusty!
19 Jul, 2009
dont forget the antihistamine/hayfever tablets too.
19 Jul, 2009
...and just steer clear of pyracantha!
19 Jul, 2009
I just googled the question on Ask Jeeves & there's lots of people's views on getting a rash from handling pyracanthus & rhododendrons,azaleas etc too if that's any help...you're question even came up! :0)
19 Jul, 2009
Weird how we're all different - I have no trouble with pyracantha, but skin contact with conifers brings me up in a red bumpy, sore rash.
19 Jul, 2009
It may be, one thing can cause reactions to one person but not others.
The underside of the leaves are slightly powdery/downy and this can cause irritaion and rashes as they are tiny hairs, i suffer from it too.. inc some Viburnums and the dust from ivy
Hydrocortyzone cream i was told by my doctor would reduce redness and calamine solution will help with the itch. It would be best to ask at pharmacy and show problems before buying these creams!
19 Jul, 2009