Surfers foot

[jd_surf]

Johno,

I may have found a solution to our problem. Follow links below.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dry-Gloves-Latex- ... 4cf5dc116e

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dry-Sock-Latex-So ... 4cf5c0431e

[Johno]

Ebays a blocked site @ work what are they made of ???

av got me feet sorted with 2 paires of fin socks

my hands av tried latex gloves, nitrile gloves, vinly gloves none have worked.

was at the garage last week filling up at £1.40 a litre and i pintched a hole load of them plastic bag type gloves u can put on then you fill up, not tryed them yety but i think the will work coz there like a plastic bag material.

[Johno]

and just for info - got the following back from Pategonia wet suits

"Unfortunately I get this type of question pretty regularly and the answer is not great for the customer.

The exact compound in neoprene that causes the skin allergy is difficult to determine but usually is the result of rubber accelerators.

Thiuram compounds are one of these accelerators. It is unknown why certain individuals develop allergic sensitivities. In some it may take repeat exposures over long periods of time before an allergy develops. Once you have become sensitized (allergic) your immune system always "remembers" and you will be thiuram sensitive.

Rubber accelerators are chemicals used to speed up the manufacturing process of rubber (vulcanization).

These substances are not only used in the manufacture of neoprene but most rubber (synthetic and natural latex) products as well as are used as fungicides and pesticides.

Right now there is no way to remove NA60 Thiuram mix from any neoprene supply chain – from any competitor including Patagonia.

Adhesives used in the lamination process are also known to contain similar compounds that can cause a reaction.

Typically the fabric actually creates a protective barrier from the synthetic rubber and glues but it also depends on how sensitive they might be.

The only way to be sure someone will not have any reaction to a Patagonia wetsuits is to perform a direct skin test with our neoprene packages.

This is complicated because depending on the style, we use a number of different neoprene/fabric combinations.

Even then some allergies develop over time and will not show right away.

[jd_surf]

They are latex but I wear insulated gloves under the dry gloves and normal socks under the dry socks so they don't come into contact with the skin.

Not had any reactions yet. Although gloves and boots are coming off soon, I really think I have found a solution.

The hands and feet do not get wet wearing these and I think it is the fact that they are isolated from touching any neoprene.

I hope they work if you do choose to try them.

[paulina]

Hi Jonno, I think your boots are full of microorganisms. And they love your boots. Best way is used bleach and kill them. Thats my way how I do that. ...and If would you like to use some funny warning stickers on your board just check my yourstickystickers.com. Good luck.Paulina

[richmoult]

Hi mate,

I know this is an old thread but hope you pick this up! I've been having the same problem for a while now and wondering if you have managed to find a solution? I mainly get cracking round my big toe and round my heal next to my alkalis tendon.

All I do is rise/soak the boots and clean my feet asap, then dry them (my feet) thoroughly and apply sudocrem in abundance! This seems to help but I'm still in pain for a few days after a surf! It's almost a blessing I have to work through the week so only get in at the weekend during the winter!

Cheers,
Rich