Suznak
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"Oudpicker's" fingertips peeling off
Hi oud practicing friends,
I have got a problem I suspect due to my oud playing. Maybe a nickel allergy or an allergy due to another metal used in strings. The tips of my
fingers (mainly left hand) peel and no hand cream I tried helps. This goes on for months. Does somebody know of this problem and can offer advice?
Thanks so much! Suznak
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Jack_Campin
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Try a patch test - put a piece of each string (and a few control substances) in a regular grid under a dressing against the skin of your back or arm
for a few days, recording the position of each one. Then see which ones get inflamed, if any.
Nickel allergy always gets worse. You will have to find nickel-free strings if that's the problem.
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SamirCanada
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Aquila strings are coper wound I believe...
maybe you should try those and see if it helps...
otherwise you may have a oud with bad action which makes you press too hard.
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Suznak
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Hi SamirCanada, thanks for your suggestion. Will try out other strings. It is true, I press hard. But I have played for over 10 years now, never had a
problem. Good night, Suznak
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Suznak
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Jack_Campin:
Thanks for your suggestion! Seems not a bad idea, though slightly uncomfortable. But playing is also getting more and more uncomfortable...
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