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I was cutting a dead plant (I had put chemicals on it) and a dead leaf touched my forearm. I rinsed in cold water and put alcohol and more water on within 10-15 minutes. I also removed my clothes and washed them several times. This was yesterday afternoon (it's been 20 hours) is there anything else I could do to prevent an outbreak? What are the chances that an outbreak could occur? I looked on the other postings, but they were all about AFTER an outbreak. I was wondering if you had any advice to PREVENT an outbreak. I heard if you are allergic to it, that it can be quite severe. i was hoping not to have to have steriods or anything like that. And what does systemic outbreak mean?
In Reply to: poisen ivy exposure posted by K.Swiss on October 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
Hi, K - I am not an expert nor am I a doctor; but from my experiences with poison ivy, I would say that you will not get the poison ivy rash, since you touched a dead leaf from a dead plant. The poison comes from the oily sap of the plant. And the fact that you took great precautions after you touched the leaf makes it even more unlikely. Hope this helps ease your fears. Raisa
In Reply to: poisen ivy exposure posted by K.Swiss on October 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
A friend of mine, who got poison ivy, took regular baking soda and added a little water. After making it into a paste, he spread it over the effected area. It helped him greatly. Maybe it could help prevent it from happening.
In Reply to: poisen ivy exposure posted by K.Swiss on October 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
There is a product, the name may be Ivy Block but I am not quite sure, that you can put on your skin before there is a potential you will be exposed to poison ivy. It can be bought at most drugstores. It should be with the products for treating rashes. Also, I use a product called Tec-nu if I think I may have been exposed to poison ivy. It is supposed to be good at removing the oils from your skin and clothes. Hope this helps.
In Reply to: poisen ivy exposure posted by K.Swiss on October 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
Hi, K.
It seems you did your best to prevent a problem.
The dead leaves, even the dormant plant (in the winter--NO leaves) can easily cause the typical ivy rash. Your best preventive is to immediately rub on the crushed leaves of the "jewel weed" that ALWAYS grows where any poison ivy lives. It is too late for that now (Maybe next time?)
NOW, Rhus Tox (homeopathic) is your best bet.
Finally, topical 1% hydrocortisone cream (OTC)--if it actually breaks out--is your best bet.
Systemic means (you really do not want to know) a serum sickness like condition. Look it up in your local medical library.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: poisen ivy exposure posted by K.Swiss on October 17, 2001 at 09:33:05:
Addendum, K.
Remember that the chemicals you used to kill it might cause a rash as well. For that, only the cortisone cream would help.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: poison ivy exposure (Archive) Summary of what to do. posted by Walt Stoll on October 18, 2001 at 08:19:01:
Is poison ivy the same thing as stinging nettle? We have that here in Holland and there's a plant that grows along with it that you are suppose to use if you come in contact with the poisonous plant. I had never heard of stinging nettle till I came here. Just curious...or maybe all poisonous plants have the antidote that grows with them?
In Reply to: Re: poison ivy exposure (Archive) Summary of what to do. posted by Barbara on October 18, 2001 at 09:48:57:
Hi, Barbara.
Not the same--TOTALLY different plant. We have them here too. However the "stinging" and welting that happens with stinging nettles is much quicker to react and MUCH quicker to go away than the rash from poison ivy. I, too, have heard that there was a plant that grew right along with the stinging nettle that relieved that irritation. However, I do not know what it is.
If you find out, let us know.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: poison ivy exposure (Archive) Summary of what to do. posted by Walt Stoll on October 19, 2001 at 11:56:57:
I think its in the dock family...curly dock or butter dock
In Reply to: Re: poison ivy exposure (Archive) Summary of what to do. posted by Walt Stoll on October 18, 2001 at 08:19:01:
I'm really interested in learning more about jewel weeds. I had no idea that this sort of thing exists. Does anyone know the name of this particular poison ivy jewel weed? Does anyone know of a good book or site where I could learn more about them? Thanks.
In Reply to: Re: jewel weeds posted by Jonathan on October 23, 2001 at 14:54:13:
Hi, Jonathan.
I never bothered to learn the scientific name. However, I have never seen a poison ivy plant that did not have a "jewel weed" growing within 50 feet of it. The plant is a light green with a smooth leaf that is easily crushed and has multiple, lovely, small, yellow-orange flowers all summer long. It is about knee high & bushy when mature.
You might start by looking in a book about flowering native plants of north and central US (anywhere poison ivy would grow).
When you find the scientific name, and the book that has it's color picture, please let us know for others.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: jewel weeds (Atlas?) Description (Archive in poison ivy.) posted by Walt Stoll on October 24, 2001 at 10:02:47:
My pleasure. Thanks, Dr. Stoll.
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