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How do you cure poison oak?

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You can treat severe or mild poison oak by taking a really hot shower and then rubbing it hard w/ bleach. Don't itch!! I have had poison oak and it is quite unbearable. But if you itch it too much, it will turn black and leave a permanent scar (I have one from poison oak on my leg!). Wait a little after the bleach treatment and then put a TON of olive oil to smother on the affected area. Olive oil, for some reason, literally KILLS itch!!!!! It will reduce healing time from 2 to 3 weeks to 1 to 1/2 weeks if used every hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thoroughly wash the area of contact with soap and warm water as soon as possible. The oil of poison oak penetrates the skin within 10 minutes. Use calamine lotion 3 to 4 times a day till the oozing liquid stops.

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To treat poison ivy, it may become necessary to take antihistamine pills. It is also advised that someone take warm baths and use calamine lotion.

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by touching them

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