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Being Smart
An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure:
1. If
you push exposure, each time a rash occurs your body will get
more sensitive. And each time there is that small chance that
something catastrophic will occur.
2. The
longer you go without a rash, the less sensitive you
become. After a few months or years you may be able to do more
without getting a rash!
Seek help at the right time:
1. Get
a medical evaluation if you swell within 24 hours; eyes swell
shut; tongue swells; both hands swell; or you can’t wear
shoes. You may need steroids by mouth, like Prednisone.
2. Also
get a medical evaluation if you suspect infection. You may
need antibiotics.
Don’t rely on latex
gloves:
Urushiol goes right through it. Besides,
latex itself can cause a nasty allergic reaction.
Do use sunscreens:
Modern sunscreens contain spreading
agents (excipients) that are excellent for preventing
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