lachenalia bulbs and skin itch
Donald Journet (Sun, 12 May 2013 01:46:09 PDT)

I too have had problems with skin irritation after taking Lachenalia
bulbs from pots. The symptoms have not been as severe as Lorraine
described and was confined to my neck. After a couple of repeat attacks
I deduced that the itchiness occurred after sorting bulbs and then
putting my hands up to the back of my neck. I believe that it only
occurred with certain species and no other part of the body was
affected. All I did was to wash my hands after handling the bulbs on
future occasions and at the time having a shower soon after noticing the
irritation.
Regards
Don Journet
Victoria
Australia