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Completely OT poison sumac Sharon Hays 05-29-2008
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Posted by Pogonip on May 29, 2008, 6:30 pm
Kathleen wrote:
> 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.
>

I was first given hydrocortisone 50 years ago, by prescription, for
eczema. For years, it worked like a charm. I don't get eczema all the
time, sometimes years go by between episodes, but about 10 years ago,
the cortisone stopped working. I got a prescription for a stronger
ointment, but that didn't work either. The "recipe" for the mixture in
my post came from a dermatologist who thought we overuse some of the
drugs in our arsenal. I would also note that different people react
differently to the same drugs. (There's a long list of things that I
can't benefit from, most due to allergy. Novocaine, for instance.
That'll change your life!!) Anyway, I mixed up the 1-2-3 ointment, and
was delighted with the results. The last time I saw my doctor, he asked
what I was doing for my eczema and I told him. He said that was "good
stuff."

I am not selling anything here. If you want to use prednisone, more
power to you. I am just offering an alternative to a burning question.
I've lived with itching and scratching, and I am all sympathy!!!
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by Liz_in_Calgary on June 1, 2008, 11:17 pm
1-2-3 ointment? what is that? where does one get it? I
have had some luck with my excema when I cut down on meat
products while on a diet, but sometimes get flareups.

thanks
Liz





On Thu, 29 May 2008 15:30:35 -0700, in alt.sewing Pogonip

>I was first given hydrocortisone 50 years ago, by prescription, for
>eczema. For years, it worked like a charm. I don't get eczema all the
>time, sometimes years go by between episodes, but about 10 years ago,
>the cortisone stopped working. I got a prescription for a stronger
>ointment, but that didn't work either. The "recipe" for the mixture in
>my post came from a dermatologist who thought we overuse some of the
>drugs in our arsenal. I would also note that different people react
>differently to the same drugs. (There's a long list of things that I
>can't benefit from, most due to allergy. Novocaine, for instance.
>That'll change your life!!) Anyway, I mixed up the 1-2-3 ointment, and
>was delighted with the results. The last time I saw my doctor, he asked
>what I was doing for my eczema and I told him. He said that was "good
>stuff."
>
>I am not selling anything here. If you want to use prednisone, more
>power to you. I am just offering an alternative to a burning question.
> I've lived with itching and scratching, and I am all sympathy!!!


Posted by Pogonip on June 2, 2008, 12:57 am
Liz_in_Calgary wrote:
> 1-2-3 ointment? what is that? where does one get it? I
> have had some luck with my excema when I cut down on meat
> products while on a diet, but sometimes get flareups.
>
> thanks
> Liz
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, 29 May 2008 15:30:35 -0700, in alt.sewing Pogonip
>
>> I was first given hydrocortisone 50 years ago, by prescription, for
>> eczema. For years, it worked like a charm. I don't get eczema all the
>> time, sometimes years go by between episodes, but about 10 years ago,
>> the cortisone stopped working. I got a prescription for a stronger
>> ointment, but that didn't work either. The "recipe" for the mixture in
>> my post came from a dermatologist who thought we overuse some of the
>> drugs in our arsenal. I would also note that different people react
>> differently to the same drugs. (There's a long list of things that I
>> can't benefit from, most due to allergy. Novocaine, for instance.
>> That'll change your life!!) Anyway, I mixed up the 1-2-3 ointment, and
>> was delighted with the results. The last time I saw my doctor, he asked
>> what I was doing for my eczema and I told him. He said that was "good
>> stuff."
>>
>> I am not selling anything here. If you want to use prednisone, more
>> power to you. I am just offering an alternative to a burning question.
>> I've lived with itching and scratching, and I am all sympathy!!!
>

1-2-3 ointment is the name for the mixture of Aquaphor, zinc oxide and
Burow's Solution. Since a book came out a few years ago, it's sometimes
called Rosen's Ointment. However, this mixture has been used for many
years, long before hydrocortisone became available without prescription.

Just mix 3 parts of Aquaphor, 2 parts zinc oxide, and 1 part (or less)
of Burow's Solution thoroughly and put into a clean jar for storage. I
measure by eye, and it seems to work out all right. I do my mixing on a
tile with a plastic knife or a wooden stick like a tongue depressor or
Popsicle stick.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by enigma on May 31, 2008, 9:52 am

> For severe, weeping lesions, Burow's Solution applied in
> compresses brings relief.

this is what my pediatrician suggested when i was a teen &
into bottle digging (up until the 20s or so, every house had
their own 'dump' & i collected the bottles). old dumpsites are
perfect poison ivy/oak habitats & i'm violently allergic...
last year i got some poison ivy from trying to clean up
around our summer place, so i bought Benadryl cream thinking
the Benedryl would help... nope! i got hives from the cream
that were *far* worse than the poison ivy and lasted weeks
longer.
i'll stick with the Burow's solution :)
lee
--
Last night while sitting in my chair
I pinged a host that wasn't there
It wasn't there again today
The host resolved to NSA.

Posted by Ron Anderson on June 1, 2008, 11:46 am


> 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/

Going to give that a try for my Wife, she has been suffering psoriasis and
the Hydro does not seem to help. Have ordered the ingredients form the
Pharmacy, should be in on Monday.

--
Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine
18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153
http://www.a1sewingmachine.com




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