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Completely OT poison sumac Sharon Hays 05-29-2008
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Posted by Sharon Hays on May 29, 2008, 11:27 am
Hey All,

Does anyone know a good way to get rid of poison sumac? DH was weedeating
at the bottom of the hill (I try to keep him fed, but.... LOL) Anyway.
The weeds were hip high. He had on shorts. He couldn't see the poison
sumac till it was too late. His legs are a mess, and I have some on my
feet and ankles. He found two tortoises down there in the weeds. I went
down to see how cute they were, wearing flip flops. *sigh*

I've been putting calamine lotion on there twice a day or more. But a week
later, it's still hanging on. :( Making it more annoying, the only shoes
I can stand to wear are those flip flops (they are "leather." I cleaned
them with some off with the "kill it all" spray I use in the kitchen.) I
like these shoes, but it would be nice to wear something else. *Sigh*

I know all the wonderful brains here will know something to do for it.
Would tea tree oil work better?

TIA!!!

Sharon
-trying not to scratch....
--
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.

Posted by Nick and Judy on May 29, 2008, 1:58 pm
I feel for you because it is the absolute worst.
I kept getting poison "something" all last summer from somewhere in my yard
and I can't find the offending plant anywhere. And it would show up on my
stomach, which was covered. Even my Dr was mystified.
I got some very expensive Olux Foam(clobetasol propionate) from my Dr which
did very little. The only thing I found that works adn works very quickly is
a prescription for methylprednisolone tablets, 4mg. You take 6 (I think) the
first day then 5, then 4 etc. My rashes went down drastically within 24 hrs.
One time I was out of town and got some rash while out in my in laws back
yard and they had some Tecnu in the medicine cabinet. That worked, but I
started using it before the rash had gone crazy.

I'll be curious to see other solutions, since I now have to mow my yard in
what feels like a burka!
> Hey All,
>
> Does anyone know a good way to get rid of poison sumac? DH was weedeating
> at the bottom of the hill (I try to keep him fed, but.... LOL) Anyway.
> The weeds were hip high. He had on shorts. He couldn't see the poison
> sumac till it was too late. His legs are a mess, and I have some on my
> feet and ankles. He found two tortoises down there in the weeds. I went
> down to see how cute they were, wearing flip flops. *sigh*
>
> I've been putting calamine lotion on there twice a day or more. But a
> week
> later, it's still hanging on. :( Making it more annoying, the only shoes
> I can stand to wear are those flip flops (they are "leather." I cleaned
> them with some off with the "kill it all" spray I use in the kitchen.) I
> like these shoes, but it would be nice to wear something else. *Sigh*
>
> I know all the wonderful brains here will know something to do for it.
> Would tea tree oil work better?
>
> TIA!!!
>
> Sharon
> -trying not to scratch....
> --
> Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys
> the
> pig.



Posted by BEI Design on May 29, 2008, 2:51 pm
Sharon Hays wrote:
> Hey All,
>
<snip>
>
> I've been putting calamine lotion on there twice a day or
> more.

(((Hugs))) <washing hands and arms> ;-}

Try "Caladryl", calamine lotion with some benedryl in it.
http://www.brands2liveby.com/product.aspx?id=377

Or, if you have a Krogers nearby:, try "Kroger Clear Lotion"
similar to Caladryl but a clear lotion.

Or OTC hydrocortisone cream (1%), and if that doesn't help,
see your doctor about a prescription strength
hydrocortisone.
http://www.rei.com/product/718304

With any of those, be very careful about washing your hands
after application and don't get it anywhere near your eyes.
BTDT, yonger DD had several episodes of poison oak.

NAYY, hope it helps.

Beverly




Posted by Pogonip on May 29, 2008, 5:05 pm
Sharon Hays wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Does anyone know a good way to get rid of poison sumac? DH was weedeating
> at the bottom of the hill (I try to keep him fed, but.... LOL) Anyway.
> The weeds were hip high. He had on shorts. He couldn't see the poison
> sumac till it was too late. His legs are a mess, and I have some on my
> feet and ankles. He found two tortoises down there in the weeds. I went
> down to see how cute they were, wearing flip flops. *sigh*
>
> I've been putting calamine lotion on there twice a day or more. But a week
> later, it's still hanging on. :( Making it more annoying, the only shoes
> I can stand to wear are those flip flops (they are "leather." I cleaned
> them with some off with the "kill it all" spray I use in the kitchen.) I
> like these shoes, but it would be nice to wear something else. *Sigh*
>
> I know all the wonderful brains here will know something to do for it.
> Would tea tree oil work better?
>
> TIA!!!
>
> Sharon
> -trying not to scratch....

The usual remedy for these rashes is steroids, such as hydrocortisone.
There are some drawbacks. You build immunity to it as it builds up in
your liver, ultimately thinning your skin and bones and leaving you with
a repressed immune system.

If you want to avoid that, try mixing 3 parts Aquaphor, 2 parts zinc
oxide, and 1 part Burow's Solution in an ointment which you apply to the
affected areas. This is effective for rashes of all kinds, and has no
side effects. Other than being a bit messy. You can have a formulating
pharmacy mix this up for you - I think the minimum charge is something
like $30 plus ingredients - or you can mix it yourself. I use a tile
and a plastic knife. Mix thoroughly then put into a clean jar. You can
adjust the quantity as you like, just keep the proportions. It has a
long shelf life.

For severe, weeping lesions, Burow's Solution applied in compresses
brings relief.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by Kathleen on May 29, 2008, 5:48 pm
Pogonip wrote:


>
> The usual remedy for these rashes is steroids, such as hydrocortisone.
> There are some drawbacks. You build immunity to it as it builds up in
> your liver, ultimately thinning your skin and bones and leaving you with
> a repressed immune system.

That's with long-term continual usage, such as in certain arthritis
patients, and transplant recipients (who are using it specifically for
its ability to damp down the body's immune response in order to protect
the graft). I would not hesitate to accept a short course of prednisone
to get over a sever case of poison ivy.


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