toofrugalformycat
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I mentioned in another thread that I'm one of the lucky who react to Poison Oak (actually the oil called urushiol on the surface of the leaves) by having my skin basically fall off. I didn't properly appreciate my skin until it fell off. It did eventually heal but I had to wrap my legs in saran wrap to be able to dress and report for work in the meantime.
As far as I know there are two states in the Union, Alaska and Hawaii, that do not have these plants in any abundance anywhere.
So I'm living in one of those states, and considering relocating to the other. But it would be nice to have other options within the U.S. and elsewhere.
Does anyone know of medical treatment for reaction to urushiol? I was allergic to cat and dog dander, for example, but after getting injections for a year or so as a child I am now desensitized. The last time I asked a medical professional he said there was no such treatment for poison oak.
There is reportedly a homeopathic treatment but I like my scientific double blind random study before I start popping pills.
Urushiol is a physical substance that sticks until washed off with hot water, so I can't just stay away from the plant and be spared. Any dog or cat, for example, that gets in it and then comes to me to be petted.... insert Jaws movie sound track here.
I appreciate any new information. Thanks.
As far as I know there are two states in the Union, Alaska and Hawaii, that do not have these plants in any abundance anywhere.
So I'm living in one of those states, and considering relocating to the other. But it would be nice to have other options within the U.S. and elsewhere.
Does anyone know of medical treatment for reaction to urushiol? I was allergic to cat and dog dander, for example, but after getting injections for a year or so as a child I am now desensitized. The last time I asked a medical professional he said there was no such treatment for poison oak.
There is reportedly a homeopathic treatment but I like my scientific double blind random study before I start popping pills.
Urushiol is a physical substance that sticks until washed off with hot water, so I can't just stay away from the plant and be spared. Any dog or cat, for example, that gets in it and then comes to me to be petted.... insert Jaws movie sound track here.
I appreciate any new information. Thanks.