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Poison oak!
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[QUOTE="sraser, post: 164948, member: 23546"] I get Poison Oak terribly bad, and have tried almost every medication possible (both over the counter and doctor prescribed). Basically, once the rash appears....you're screwed. You can use your basic over-the-counter lotions to help with the itching, but it just takes time for the rash to go away. The best way to fight Poison Oak is to get it before it even appears. If you rub up against the plant, or are in an area where you see a lot of Poison Oak, or even just have a hunch that you might be affected.....wash your whole body immediatley. If you can get to a faucted within 15 minutes or so, usually just rinsing yourself with plain water will get rid of the oils. If you can mange to get to soap and water within an area of being exposed, then you should be fine by just scrubbing your body with the soap. Technu is good to use within 8 hours of exposure. You completely rub yourself with the Technu for about 5 minutes (without water), and then take a cold shower. Warm water is bad because it opens your pores and can help spread the oils. It is a good idead to continue with this "Technu bath" for at least a day or two after exposure to ensure that you will be fine. I started doing this two years ago, and haven't been affected since. I have even come into contact with the plant on a few occasions, but have gotten to saop and water within an hour and proceeded with the "Technu baths" and have been fine. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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