While eating the skins of many fruits is a good idea, particularly as it lessens food waste, there is one issue with mango skin that can affect some people.

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Mango rash is a skin condition which is caused by an allergy to a group of compounds found mostly in the sap, and to a lesser extent, the skin, stem and leaves of the mango fruit.

A mango rash usually presents as redness, itching and minor discomfort. Many people who react to the skin of the mango can safely eat one. Have a friend peel it for you or wear gloves.

The skin and sap of mango contains allergens similar to those found in poison ivy or poison oak. A mango rash usually presents as redness, itching and minor discomfort.

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Q. Many years ago, while my dad was stationed in Hawaii, I climbed mango trees to pick mangoes for chutney. I got such a terrible reaction: My eyes were swollen shut, my hands were so swollen that ...