Poison Ivy!

[surveypunk]

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I use this: http://www.secretsofsuzanne.com/
Whimpy but it works.
Had a friend near Lynchburg that made her own 20, so, years ago. Would fry your goo-nads off but was some great stuff.
I glean this from a search: http://www.delcitysoap.com/soaprecipe.htm

Be Careful!
Jim Baugh

[McKim]

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Zanfel, Ivy Cleanse Towelettes, and Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub are all available over the counter and work very well.

[Becky Morgan]

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If I may add--
We were handed sample bottles of this product before River Sweep one year. Gabe and I haven't had poison ivy yet, but some of the other volunteers should have been highly sensitive--and no one got any spots:

http://www.ivyblock.com/

We didn't have any reaction to the product, either. It appears they also sell Ivy Cleanse towelettes to remove the oikl from, and I quote, "clothes, tools, boots and sports equipment". Reckon that would include a rifle?

[boreguard]

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I've got poision ivy now just by reading this thread ! That's how alergic to it I am. As to washing my clothes that I've walked/marched through and come in contact with the dreaded vine, I do nothing but hang them (in my shop) for days after an event. I believe the oil has a short life span and once dried is no threat. That's been good for me anyway, good luck.

[A Baltimore Confederate]

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Out of curiosity, does anyone else seem to be immune from it? I've never caught it for some reason, and I know it's not from being careful.

I may be one of those people (now knocking very hard on my pressed wood computer desk). When I was a Boy Scout over half a lifetime ago, I knew what to look out for and avoided it as best as any teenaged boy would (which is to say, not at all). When I went on a canoeing trip with my 11th grade Chemistry class (my teacher was a real American Indian, Mr. Running Deer Hunt), I intentionally tried to avoid it, since my best friend could catch it just from looking at the woods. He caught it anyway, but I did not.

Now I am in my 40s, and I still know what to look out for. I have only been to one event where I stayed overnight (At High Tide in G'burg), but I don't know if there were any cases. I know I didn't get it. (Still knocking on the computer desk).

JIMbo

[MD_Independent]

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I've spent most of my adult life in the woods: cutting timbers, burning brush, hauling logs, etc. Then, at the mill, I often come in close contact with poison oak. I used to get the PI and PO pretty badly, but it seems that I'm almost immune to it now. Every so often, I get a few small blisters between my fingers, but other than that, no major attacks since I was a teenager.
My g-grandfather from Ashe County, NC told me that boiled linseed oil will take away the PI in no time at all. No need to scratch, bust any blisters, or such. Actually, I wouldn't try it if the blisters were already busted. That'd burn like Hell. Just rub a light coat over the affected area, and it'll be gone in a day or two.
It works for me, but, as I'm only a poor sawyer, and not a doctor, what do I know?

Bill Birney

[GBOB]

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I've got poision ivy now just by reading this thread ! That's how alergic to it I am. As to washing my clothes that I've walked/marched through and come in contact with the dreaded vine, I do nothing but hang them (in my shop) for days after an event. I believe the oil has a short life span and once dried is no threat. That's been good for me anyway, good luck.

You have been lucky. Urushiol (the allergen in PI) can remain active for several years, including dried leaves. 15-30% of humans have little or no reaction, while some (~25%) have severe reactions. Contuinued or repeated exposure reduces resistance and may eventually lead to anaphylaxis (which can be fatal).

I read somewhere that humans are the only animals that are affected by Urushiol.

I hate the stuff and have waged several wars attempting to eradicate it (all mostly effective).

Glenn Bramer

[Chuck Reynolds]

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Erik
I agree with your comment about Department of National Defense. Had it twice 10 years apart. both times at Fort Ord, Calif.

Chuck

[Abrams]

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http://www.altnature.com/jewelweed.htm

Jewelweed, natures poison ivy treatment/preventative. Luckily they both grow in similar terrain. Mother Nature is a sharp lady.

I've tried it and it seems to work.