At work the other day my boss sent out an email letting everyone know that she was off to the Doctor for a steroid shot as she had gotten Poison Ivy again. Poor Traci can just look at the stuff and it heads straight to her eyes :( I had previously advised her about Zanfel but that is only for after exposure and breakout and would do little to help her around the eyes. A fellow cacher, who is seriously allergic, told me about Ivy Block and my wife had just discovered tecnu so I came up with a simple list to share with her, and you, for future prevention, removal, and treatment.
- Before you go out, if you're going to be trailblazing or hitting the woods, cover your exposed leg skin and arms with Ivy Block.
- If you forget Step 1, after you've been out and exposed, use tecnu before you shower and clean up to remove any residual poison ivy/oak oils
- If you forgot both Step 1 and 2 and begin to break out its time for the Zanfel
- If all of the above doesn't help or you break out around your eyes then seek immediate medical attention.
Of course if you are careful and avoid any and all 3-leaf vines you'll safe yourself a world of itchy hurt :)
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