Marigold is non-toxic, so there is no such thing as poisoning. Itching and peeling of the hands after contact is a manifestation of skin allergy, which can be treated with general treatment, local medication and systemic medication to relieve the symptoms, as follows.
1. General treatment: after contact with marigolds, itchy skin and other discomforts, you need to use flowing water to wash to remove the residual sensitizers on the surface of the skin; remember not to scratch the itchy skin, so as not to cause secondary infections.
2. Local medication: mometasone furoate, hydrocortisone butyrate and other glucocorticosteroid drugs can be used externally as prescribed by the doctor to reduce local itching.
3. Systemic medication: when itching is significant, oral antihistamines such as loratadine and cetirizine can be used as prescribed by the doctor.
Itching caused by touching marigolds should be kept away from the plant immediately. If the itching continues to worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication.