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In article <1992Jul1.213000.29278@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com> westphal@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Dorothy Westphal) writes:
>In article <1992Jul1.164145.29494@pbhye.PacBell.COM> mjvande@PacBell.COM (Mike Vandeman) writes:
>>
>>Yup, poison oak. The only thing I have found that helps at all is a very
>>hot shower or bath immediately after exposure, to try to wash off the 
>>oil that causes the allergic reaction. Calomine lotion, aloe vera, ice,
>>etc. are all really worthless.
>
>NO! HOT shower can help it spread faster. Cool shower ok.If you have rash,  
>try making a paste of baking soda and water to apply; you can

I think a cold shower is better for the initial wash.  If you're near
the ocean when you realize that you've just tromped through poison
oak, then jump in the ocean and stay in until you're blue with cold.
It worked for me once.

I've used some stuff called Technu (or Teknu ?) to wash the affected
area.  It's available over the counter and works moderately well.

I've heard that if you eat a small bit of poison oak that you will
become immune.  Needless to say, I've never tried this!

--steve                                          steve@presto.ig.com