Could I be sensitive to dry cleaners chemicals?!
Question: Ok so my legs have been on fire, they are all red and bumpy. I have had the same job for a year same uniform but it seems like every week this rash and itch come back it hurts to scratch I can put more lotion on but it does not give them any improvement...my question is could I be allergic to these chemicals they use to dry clean my uniform? How can I stop the itch I have tried aloe, lotion, water, soap and water, leaving it alone...etc I don't have any allergies to anything this is first time for me
Answers: Ok so my legs have been on fire, they are all red and bumpy. I have had the same job for a year same uniform but it seems like every week this rash and itch come back it hurts to scratch I can put more lotion on but it does not give them any improvement...my question is could I be allergic to these chemicals they use to dry clean my uniform? How can I stop the itch I have tried aloe, lotion, water, soap and water, leaving it alone...etc I don't have any allergies to anything this is first time for me
Yes you could. Dry cleaning chemicals are extremely toxic. There are dry cleaners out there who are "green". But in my experience anything that says "dry clean only" can be washed. Use the cold water & the "gentle", "hand wash", or "delicate" cycle. Obviously don't put it in the dryer.