Violent skin reaction to water, has this happend to you?

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That wierd, Ive never had anything like that happen and I've had my hands in tank water every day for that last two years...(i work at a pet store)
 
I actually got allergic reactions when I first handled bloodworms. Don't get it anymore though.:)
 
Lupin;2243576; said:
I actually got allergic reactions when I first handled bloodworms. Don't get it anymore though.:)
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I still get em:(

I just don't touch the water for a few hours after feeding, and feed with forceps.
 
I do feed blood worms, but have for years. All fish were completely healthy. My rash has transitioned from red raisded spots to general redness on my arms and torso, and my skin feels stretched? Thoughts?
 
Sounds like you should probably get that checked out if it's still not getting better.
 
cassharper;2242695; said:
keep a close eye on it. Some people have a variety of sensitivities to the different substances in water, and 99/100 it is nothing... but there are also a lot of nasties lurking in the water. Look in to mycobacterium marinum, it will blow you away what some people have dealt with simply by coming in contact with aquarium water.

My hands are in the tank almost every day, replanting or tweaking the aquascape, so I use gloves. If you have sensitivities, it might be wise to invest in them. Most aquarium retailers stock them and they run $5-$15 a pair. A lot of people that keep dangerous (read: poisonous) fish wear them, so do the paranoid hypochondriacs like myself.
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My friend got it on his thumb where he had a cut after changing water in all Discus tanks prior to his vacation. He had to go to the emergency room while on vacation it got so infected. The ER Doctor asked him if he'd been in contact with any water with fish in it......my friend was shocked that he could tell.
 
I have to climb into mine to do anything. I have never had a problem. I do rinse off afterwards though.
 
I've had my itch like crazy and start peeling off when I had an accident with Prime spilling on one of my hands, although not the same as just the water
 
2004exrider;2245738; said:
Sounds like you caught human transferable ich!

Jimmy
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Huh? Where did you get that information?
 
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