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May 10, 2005
How to Treat Poison Ivy Rashes
With spring in its full splendor, time to watch out for poison ivy.
Click through for more skin care tips on poison ivy.According to the American Academy of Dermatology 85 per cent of people are sensitive to the oil.
Usually within 15 minutes of contact, the urushiol binds to skin proteins. When you know you have been exposed wash within 5 minutes with cold water to completely prevent a reaction. If it is washed off with soap and water before that time, a reaction may be prevented.
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Posted on May 10, 2005 01:23 AM by dermat230.
Filed in Skin Care News under dermatology.
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How do u get rid of it completely! I belive a tomato bath? Am i write?
Posted by: Wilnelia at October 13, 2006 04:32 PM
what if you dont know you hae been in it for 12 hours
Posted by: ian at May 30, 2006 01:15 PM
