[Groesbeck Hurricane]

Sorry my original post was not so exact. TECNU to remove the oils, the CalaGel to sooth the itching.

As I understand it, the rash is from the chemical reaction to the oils in the plant. Not everyone has the same reaction, some people have zero reaction. Wash sheets every day, wash towels after each use, I change clothes several times a day and wash them. I'll even wash the pillow. Yep once the oil is gone it is gone but the rash will still appear to spread on me.

I would suggest TECNU for several days (or IVAREST or what works best for you). I take several cool showers a day using only TECNU and put on things to dry out my skin. Topicals. Not everyone can take steroids for various reasons. I've had it so bad I have scars on me. This time was rather mild in comparison. I was with it from my scalp to my ankles minus the top of my back. Eyes swelled shut. Missed work most of last week, out all weekend, back at work yesterday. BUT people do not want to go by your desk! Some good things...

Some people say the hot water trick will prolong the infection/reaction others swear by it. I know that at times it is the only thing that will dull the itch/pain to the point where you can bear it for another hour.

I wish you luck! Find where the plant is and KILL IT!!! And don't mess with the kool-aid (round-up) get something stronger! ORTHO Brush-B-Gone or something such as that! Mix and use. Ya want the thing dead! And when it is dead it can STILL make you sick!!! Treat dead poison oak/ivy/sumac as if it were living!!!