Poppy allergy?

[Sheann]

My partner has been gardening this week, in paricular near poppies and is now covered in a bright red rash all over his face and arms and his face is swollen. He saw a very elderly locum gp who mentioned photosynthesis but I thought humans werent affected by that. His face is especailly swollen around his eyes, the rash is only slightly itchy but very hot. Anyone got any ideas please?

[mccfluff]

has he been near caterpillars - the hairy ones?

Don;t laugh but that describes how i come out if the little buggers get anywhere near me

[sunny-dave]

Some plants have sap which makes the skin very photosensitive - so the sunlight will be like a burn.

Not sure about poppies ... will have a look around & be back ...

[sunny-dave]

Giant Hogweed and Rue (often found in country gardens) are the prime culprits ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodermatitis