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What to do if i need to get rid of poison oak/ivy in the next 2 weeks. any remedies or suggestions?
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Some ideas: There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.
Answered 6/25/2014
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