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From: warren@ihnss.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Re: RE: poison ivy
Message-ID: <1649@ihnss.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 25-Aug-83 18:16:15 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 25 18:16:15 1983
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Having just returned from a hiking and camping trip, I can speak on
this one.  I got it once a long time ago, and had it for 2-3 weeks. 
This time, I noticed a strange rash on my hand shortly after a
possible exposure, and was determined to do something about it. 
Another member of our party recommended rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol,
which we happened to have, so I gave it a try, wiping the infested
area twice over with the stuff.  Much to my relieve, the rash
stopped itching and disappeared within ~4 hours.

Two caveats before everyone goes out and trys it:

1)	I am of course not positive that what I had was poison Ivy. 
	It sure looked like the right stuff, but it could have been
	a reaction to almost anything.

2)	The treatment was applied within 4 hours of exposure.  I
	doubt that it would be as effective if caught much later.

Other than this, I can only second others in the suggestions of not
scratching it and leaving it alone.  Whatever you do, DON'T BURN THE
PLANTS IN YOUR YARD!!!

-- 

	Warren Montgomery
	ihnss!warren
	IH x2494