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I have been useing a product called Tec-Nu for the past 3 years. Works great!! http://www.dermstore.com/byprodid-tecnu+(4+oz)_439.htm Walmart or most drug stores carry it
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Bill, you might try asking specifics @ WebMD
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Thanks for the suggestions. It's mostly gone now, but I'll sure remember to wear gloves next time I'm working outside amongst nature. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/smile.gif) Bill
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Hey Bill, Is Poison Ivy only native to the US?. I've never seen it here in NZ, we have Ivy, but I don't think it's poisonous!. I do know that we have Stinging Nettles, once fell into a patch of this, it hurt for days afterwards too!. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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Trumpy, The website mentioned by TG above has some interesting information on Poison Ivy. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/
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I use Band-Aid Anti-Ith Gel. it says "Formerly Rhuli Brand." It dries out the rash. It has a cooling feeling when you apply it, and it stays there, unlike calamine. When reapplying, it's best to rinse the old stuff off with cold water, but if you can't, it's not a big deal. http://www.bandaid.com/treatment_products.shtml Josh
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OK, I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the internet. Russell, DANGED disappointed in ya!! ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/wink.gif) As a country boy ya'll oughta know there is an instant cure for this stuff. 1. take a cotton ball and wet it with Bleach, rub it across the area. 2. Fels-Naptha (Lye Soap) ALMOST as good as bleach. Both work a bit better if you scratch a bit first. Oh yeah, the cure worked well on the inmates we had clearing right of ways too.
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George,
I have used the bleach method as well. In a pinch you can use alcohol. You may want to get a list of curse words and know how to use them before you start, though.
I MEAN....OUCH!
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When I was a young boy, a girlfriend and I caught a whopper case of poison ivy... most of our body surfaces. Her mom was NOT very happy, and oh boy her dad was... well good thing I could run faster than he could
Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and then
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Since the urushiol is oil-based, one or the reccs we've told folks about is to use dishwashing soap, or a mild TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) solution to get rid of the oil.
Oh, and since others have mentioned about the longevity of this stuff, remember you shouldn't try to burn it - the urushiol can become airborne, and get into your lungs.
Ya ever try scratchin' yer bronchi?
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