Nata...welcome to the Sisterhood of the Itchies and the Sneezies! I have contact dermaticis (sp) and wear exam gloves when I go into ANY fab store. Have two med that I use and have HUGE tub of utter balm for moistuizing. Not the bag balm sold in stores. It's a pain to wash but have to and need to wear exam glove when I sew. Refuse to give up this hobby tho...way too much fun seeing the finished project(s)!