Not everyone has to wear gloves to peel yam skin, at least I don’t. I don’t need to wear gloves when peeling yam skin. I don’t have any redness, swelling or itching. This may be personal. It's about physical fitness. However, some people are very sensitive to yam juice. Once it touches the skin, they will have an uncomfortable reaction. Their hands will feel very itchy, and in severe cases, redness, swelling, and stinging will occur. I didn't understand why it was itchy at first, but I found out later through understanding.
This is because: when peeling yam skin, we will encounter yam juice. The yam juice contains plant alkaloids and the yam skin contains saponin. The skin will itch when it comes in contact with it, but some people have no discomfort. Therefore, some people think that this is a contact allergic reaction. Medically, the itching caused by this yam is a kind of contact dermatitis. Yams have a sweet taste and delicate texture. They are also used as a mild and nourishing Chinese herbal medicine and are liked by many people. However, when handling yam, you must be careful to avoid the yam juice and skin from coming into contact with the skin.
Here is a solution: If your hands are itchy after peeling, don’t scratch or touch them. It will itch wherever you touch them. This is to wash your hands carefully and several times, and then It's covered in vinegar, even in the gaps between your nails, and the itching sensation will gradually disappear after a while! (Reason: neutralization of acid and alkali) You can also roast it on a fire and turn your palms repeatedly to heat your hands. This will break down the saponin that has penetrated into your hands. ?
To avoid itchy hands, I recommend two tips to everyone:
Method 1: It is recommended to wear gloves when cleaning the yam and peeling off the skin. Take off the gloves carefully to avoid Encountered a hand.
Method 2: The method is very simple: First, wash the outer skin of the yam to remove dirt and impurities, boil it in hot water in a pot, and then take it out. , because in this way the yam skin has basically been cooked, and the original allergens have been scalded, so there will be no more allergic reactions. This is to use a knife to cut the yam skin from top to bottom, and then it can be easily The skin has been peeled off. It's a bit like boiling hot water and then peeling tomatoes.