jwn6w Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 This question my seem silly but has anybody here ever developed hives at any time during your candle making days.I have had hives now for almost 2 weeks, have missed over 1 week of work. I am hoping that it does not have anything to do with my working with new FO's. I would like to be able to put that idea out of my head. I would hate to not be able to continue learning about making candles. It is so much fun. I finally found something that I really enjoy and you all are so helpful and nice. Please tell me that this could not be what has caused my problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Did you talk to your doctor about this??It could be the FO, Wax, something you ate, lotion you use, just about anything.My son gets hives that will turn into wheels and welts. We still don't know what it is other than an unknown food allergy.It can be very scary... Quit using the oils for a few days and see if the hives go away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandleindulgence Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hi jwn6w,It's very well possible it's the fragrance oils causing the irritation. I have experienced some skin irritation in the past with various fragrance oils...I suffer with eczema so my skin is quite sensitive to anything fragrant.I hope you get better soon!Jameel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwn6w Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Yes I have been to the doctor three times. Once to a dermatologist and twice to my family practice. Don't you think they would be able to help? Sometimes I wonder what good some of these doctors are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramel Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I had an unknown allergic reaction a few years ago that lasted some years, but eventually went away. My skin is still sensitive (always has been, but this reaction took it to the extreme), but it has cleared up and is manageable. And, yes, doctors can suck.I would leave the FOs alone and see if this is the problem or try wearing gloves. I hope you feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebug Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I read somewhere that soy is a known allergen and can cause many types of reactions in different people. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Twice I developed skin irritations on the backs of my hands when I made my spring line candles. My skin was bumpy, itchy, and red looking for days. I used a cortisome cream and it cleared right up. I assume it was one of more of that particular line of fragrances that was responsible because I never in my life had this happen and it only happened just after I made the candles.So yes-- you can definitely get a reaction from the fragrance oils. They contain a lot of chemicals.I started wearing gloves and no more skin reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I have to take an allergy pill before I melt and pour with FO.It's either that or my chest starts to feel heavy, and I have a little trouble breathing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hives generally happen because of something we ingest or breathe in. FO is a strong suspect. You can use a respirator (one of the good cartridge, Atom Ant lookin' type) to prevent breathing in the strong fumes. However, hives are kinda serious and if I got them from making candles, I would not make candles, personally.:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwn6w Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thank you everyone for responding to my question. It is nice to know there is somewhere to go to get some good opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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