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Originally Posted by john70t
Always thought that this spreads leaf oil into a bigger patch on the skin.
Was told: 'Cover and soak up with cotton gauze'.
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I have found that Tecnu works best if I lather up exposed areas first before using any water and soap. I think it sort of dissolves the poison ivy oils and mobilizes them. I then wash off with soap and water. Rubbing alcohol works the same way to but not quite as well in my experience. I even have used WD40 in a pinch when I know I have brushed up against the leaves. It seems to neutralize the oils also. Soap and water by themselves just seems to spread the oils around and makes things worse.