[GeoStL] Re: Poison ivy in winter
- From: Libby Morehead <gmalibby@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:34:58 -0600
It has alcohol in it which we believe breaks down the oil. May be our wishful
thinking.
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On Nov 30, 2011, at 9:26 AM, Laurie Elfrank <lwatermann@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'm very allergic but use Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub at the end of the
> day if I think I may have been exposed to PI. Works like a charm for me.
>
> -Laurie (Denmother)
>
> Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:21:48 -0600
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Poison ivy in winter
> From: nrover@xxxxxxxxx
> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> I've wondered if using hand sanitizer would help or hurt with poison ivy... I
> always have some on had so that I can get the moldy wet cache log smell off
> my hands, but I've never used it for PI yet, seems like you would just rub
> the oil into your pores faster with that stuff. Anyone else use it?
>
> -Nathan
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Libby Morehead <gmalibby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jo and I use hand sanitizer after every venture into woodsy areas. Then
> cortisone10 at any hint of an itch. Jo calls it a miracle drug. Even with
> that we still manage to get it once in awhile but not as severely. Can't wait
> to feel well enough to cache again. Maybe by New Years.
> Libby
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Nov 30, 2011, at 8:57 AM, Laura Million <laura.million21@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Also...
> The vines carry the oil as I found out with my Christmas tree, the leaves
> don't have to be present.
>
> If you suspect you have been in poison ivy. Wash the affected with cool water
> and lots and lots of soap. Don't use warm water because that opens your pores
> and allows the oils to enter your skin faster. If you can wash off the oil
> within 8 hours (I try for immediately), you will reduce the risk of a
> breaking out. When I go caching in the woods, I always carry wet wipes along,
> at least in the car. That way if I suspect I walked through PI, I use one of
> those to wipe down immediately until I get to water.
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:05 AM, Susan Ring <susanmring@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> -
> Since the "I love geocaching" thread turned into a PI in winter discussion...
>
> I know this is common knowledge for most folks on the list, but for those who
> don't know:
>
> The vines with the "hairy" roots are poison ivy and will give you a rash at
> any time of the year if you're sensitive to PI.
>
> I don't even touch them with gloves on for fear I'll touch the gloves to my
> skin later.
>
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