Touching
these plans causes an itchy skin rash. The skin reacts to the
oil of the plant. The fluid from the blisters is NOT able to
cause the rash on someone else.
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Try not
to scratch the rash, as this causes the rash to spread.
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Use a
cool compress to soothe the rash. This can be a cloth soaked
in cool water or Burow's solution (Buro-sol® powder) from
your drug store. Dissolve 1 packet of Buro-sol® powder
in 2 cups of cool water. Soak a clean cloth in this, wring
it out, and place the cloth on the rash. Soak the cloth again
every few minutes and place it on the rash again. Do this
several times a day for an hour each time.
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If
the rash is too large an area to cover with compresses, then
take 3 baths each day with cornstarch in the bath water. Put
1 pound of cornstarch in a little water to make a paste, then
mix this into a tub of water. Soak in this for 20 minutes.
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Wash
any clothes, shoes, sporting gear and tools that might have
the oil of the plant on them. Remember to wash your dog with
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See
your doctor or return to the OUCC if:
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you
develop a fever |
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the
rash becomes more painful |
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the
redness spreads around the rash |
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there
is red streaking |
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there
is pus |
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the
rash spreads to your eyes, mouth, genital area, or covers 1/4
of your skin |
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you
have problems with your medicines. |
