Question

What are the symptoms of nettlerash?

Answer 1

Symptoms

Stinging nettles can cause a rash and other symptoms if people touch them. The reason for this is that stinging nettles contain fine hairs and chemicals that irritate human skin. One of these chemicals is formic acid, which causes the painful rash.

If people come into contact with stinging nettles, they may experience:

• a rash
• raised bumps
• spots lighter than the surrounding skin
• pain in the area of the sting
• irritated or itchy skin

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