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Gardening

Siwsan

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12. I'm going to look for the Domeboro. And, yes! Lidocaine spray. Duh! Definitely on my list.

Reply to Donkees (Reply #11)

Fri Jun 30, 2023, 08:14 AM

Jun 2023

The rash by my wrist, which was the first to appear, is doing much better. The blisters are resolving and there is less swelling.

The one by my elbow is constantly being irritated, just by my using my arm. A MOST inconvenient place for a rash. It is getting better.

I might look for some of those long plastic gloves that vets use when examining livestock. If I can slide my gardening gloves over the hand part I'll just snip it off and tuck the plastic.

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Damn the poison ivy!! Full speed weeding, ahead!! [View all] Siwsan Jun 2023 OP

Yeah, you don't want to be out in that. piddyprints Jun 2023 #1

I limited myself to the front garden. Siwsan Jun 2023 #2

Whatever you do don't burn poison ivy iwillalwayswonderwhy Jun 2023 #3

I've read articles about the dangers of doing that. Siwsan Jun 2023 #4

It is now time to be inside with the kitcats Polly Hennessey Jun 2023 #5

I deal with poison oak with a 5 foot pole pruner. (Fiskars) and nothing else. usonian Jun 2023 #6

1. wash your exposed skin with COLD water and Fels-Naphtha soap... nebby70 Jun 2023 #7

Forgive me for adding more advice. love_katz Jun 2023 #8

I'm jotting notes on everyone's suggestions Siwsan Jun 2023 #9

I will keep the spray bottle of vinegar in mind the next time I go hiking. love_katz Jun 2023 #10

A Lidocaine Spray for anesthetic effect, and Domeboro Astringent Solution to dry the oozing Donkees Jun 2023 #11

I'm going to look for the Domeboro. And, yes! Lidocaine spray. Duh! Definitely on my list. Siwsan Jun 2023 #12

I use latex dish-washing gloves (some of the brands are longer) ... Donkees Jun 2023 #13