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How do you stop poison ivy rash from spreading to the rest of your body?
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Poison ivy: After an encounter with poison ivy, or any irritating plants, an initial thorough cleansing of the skin is mandatory in order to wash off the oil that initiates the severe skin reaction.
Answered 7/9/2012
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