Response to Metol "posioning"?

I had the same problem several years ago, reaction to dektol and Ilford Multigrade developer. I tried rubber gloves, but I found them much too prone to contamination. I switched to Ethol LPD and haven't had a problem since. I also use tongs to handle work prints and test strips. I only use my hands when handling a final print. That usually results in getting in the developer maybe 6 times per session. I also hold a tray of fresh water in the sink and rinse and dry my hands after each run through the dev, stop, fix.

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