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Skin rash, tightness, and peeling on hand from butternut squash. is this an allergic reaction? how can i fix this?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

From squash?: From handling squash? Used only 1 hand? NOT from eating it. Best result from dermatologist. Need diagnosis first.

Answered 4/17/2019

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