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Originally Posted by sprio
I've been using Tecnu for over a year now, washing faithfully in COLD water shortly after suspected exposure to poison ivy, and have not gotten more than a few dime sized patches - and I'm terribly allergic to the stuff. Don't wash with hot water, as it will open your pores and draw the oil under your skin. Gloves, long sleeves, and caution are your friend with this shyte.
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That makes sense. I use the hot, HOT water to soothe the itching long after the oils are gone....days later. I used to get it "all over" as a kid, then went decades with nary an occurance...now in my 50s I've reverted back to my childhood...look at it hard and I've got it
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