Dermatitis From Ash??

[stoutman]

Recently I developed a rash on my hands and I couldn't figure out why. My wife suspected that it was the ash that I have been using recently.

I googled a little and ash (along with several other wood species) can cause contact dermatitis.

I guess I need to wear gloves when using ash for now on.

Anyone else been affected (dermatitis) from ash or other wood species?

Thanks

[George]

Someone's sensitive to anything you can imagine.

I have gotten swollen red hands from feeling ash, but that's because she slapped me....

[stoutman]

OK, that's one 'no'. Anyone else?

[Andy Dingley]

Green or dry? For UK species (Fraxinus excelsior) it's notable that the green timber and dust is quite different to when dried (green ash sawdust turns pink while you watch) . Although it's generally regarded as a benign timber, there have been anecdotal reports of more sensitive people getting reactions to the green timber.

[stoutman]

dry.