[pct-l] Poison Oak experience

[happyjoonthecdt@yahoo.com (Happy JO)]

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Fluocinonide is a topical steriod cream, and would relieve insect-bite asso=
ciated itching, however I would tend to shy away from overuse of any sterio=
d product, seeing that high levels of steriod absorption into your skin/sto=
mach for long periods of time may produce negative effects in your joints.
Happy JO
 CMountainDave@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 12/26/02 7:42:02 AM, happyjoonthecdt@yahoo.com writes:

<< Having had a terrible record with poison oak in the past, including bein=
g
forced to visit an ER during a trek on the JMT in '99. I carried the
prescription topical steriod cream, Fluocinonide, while on the PCT this yea=
r.
It came in handy in the overgrown-oak sections in northern California.
Applied to an inflammed area, it quelled any further itching/rash. A swing
by your doctor before a trek on the PCT is a good idea if you are sensitive
to these things.
Owen
>>

Good, solid, useful advice! Does it work on bug bites too?
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