Ti tree causes skin problems and allergy reactions in many people,
according to Jenny Menz, an Adelaide dermatologist who spoke on this at the
1994 ALCA conference... Dermatologists say it's linked to allergy to
grevillea and poison ivy. I wouldn't use it on this kind of damaged skin
myself. Tape is available from ALCA I expect:[log in to unmask]
Maureen Minchin, IBCLC. Christ Church Vicarage, 14 Acland St., St.Kilda,
Vic. 3182 Australia. tel/fax: 61 3 9537 2640
"Taking paths of least resistance is what makes rivers - and people -
crooked." poster in Palmerston North NZ bookshop...