Poison Oak Treatment?

[TX_Diver]

I’ve never been one to have much of a reaction but I got 2 small spots on my hand a week ago on a trip and it’s escalated within the last few days.

I originally Washed my clothes and myself with Tecnu and just kinda let those spots sit as they weren’t too bad, but Friday I started getting spots popping up all over, leg, neck, other arm, etc. and it kinda sucks

right now I’m showering daily with tecnu and using calamine lotion frequently, and I washed my sheets etc with tecnu also.

What else can I do to improve this?

I feel for the people that are supers allergic! New experience for me and not super fun!!

 

[Jon C]

I’ve been prescribed prednisone three times when it was really bad. Worked great to clear it up in three days. Got it helping at a buddies parents house in high school all over my arms and legs pulling fence posts. Then the next year got it weed whacking at my my job. All over my face and arms. Third time not sure what happened but think I got it cutting grass on riding lawn mower. Spread bad all three times and wouldn’t go away. I’ve had it before and after and had it go away on its own also.

 

[huntcookwrite]

if you can’t get — or don’t want to get — a prednisone prescription, Zanfel is a lifesaver.

 

[TX_Diver]

if you can’t get — or don’t want to get — a prednisone prescription, Zanfel is a lifesaver.

How different is it from tecnu?

 

[Backyard]

The soaps only work to remove the oils that cause the irritation and reaction. After it shows up, it basically beyond that stage. (Gotta get on it right away).

Especially if you’ve washed with it once already. As mentioned, a visit with a Dr will get you steroid to help speed up the recovery. And calamine will help to dry up the blisters.
As for the wash, I’ve always (learned this in scouts years ago) used Fels Naptha laundry bar soap to remove the oils from skin and clothes. I live in an area where poison ivy and oak grow everywhere. I always have a bar in the shower and at the wash tub.


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[fmyth]

The rash itself is not contagious. The fluid in the blisters does not contain urushiol. What seems like the rash spreading is usually due to the oil being on another part of the skin, or from re-exposure to contaminated clothing or objects. You can avoid a rash if you know you've been exposed and can take a hot shower with Dawn dish soap within 24 hours of contact. Make sure to wash the clothes, boots, shoes and gears you were wearing when you made contact with the poison oak. The urushiol oil can remain on clothes and hard surfaces for a long time and can get on your hands where you'll continue to spread it on your body.