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Darn - this is what I've got!
I bought a quenacho made from
Jacardana and I got an almost immediate reaction to it. When I put the instrument to my chin/lips I felt a hot, acidic sensation and then I cam up with a
red welt on my lower lip.
However, because of its position, I presumed the reaction was caused by my concert flute whose lacquer had worn down. I have an allergy to nickel, so I assumed it was that and send my flute to be re-lacquered. It turns out that the lip-plate was brass
(it's a cheap, student flute).
So, I've just had another go on the quenacho and, yes, I experienced that
burning sensation on my lower lip.
I've tried holding my quenacho against the underside of my forearm for five minutes to see if I get a reaction but I don't. My theory is that the reaction only happens around the lips and chin because of the fact that the material is held against a) a relatively sensitive area of skin b) with some pressure c) for some time and possibly d) on a frequent basis, so the combination of all these creates the reaction.
But I'm no dermatologist.
Shame though - my first quena/illo/acho and I'm allergic to the thing!
I'll try medical tape.
