I'll give you a rash, man...

[DirtyMartini]

So, I've got a blistering rash on my arms and legs.

I just moved into a new house. The lot backs up to a weedy park area. I was hacking down some weeds the other day. Now I've got a rash. I spent my entire childhood out in the woods and this is my first encounter with poison ivy.

Obviously, I won't be venturing into the weeds barefoot in shorts again (teh horror). However, my dog loves to frolic in the weeds. What are the chances she's going to carry the urushiol back to me on her coat?

[Tuberski]

Sorry but;



ACK!

[Theben]

Re: I've got a rash, man...

Originally posted by DirtyMartini
Obviously, I won't be venturing into the weeds barefoot in shorts again (teh horror). However, my dog loves to frolic in the weeds. What are the chances she's going to carry the urushiol back to me on her coat?

Pretty damn good, if you leave the weeds there. There are plenty of methods available for neutralizing the oils that get on your skin (I don't remember what they are right now so google or wiki it). Call a lawn service company if you don't want to clear them yourself.