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Re: I've never been exposed to it before!!!!

Subject: Re: I've never been exposed to it before!!!!
Author: RIck
Date: 6/11/2003 10:20 pm
Views: 5828
Status: Approved
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When PI itching drives me nuts, I either 1) use an ice cube/water mix in a ziplock as a compress; the cold seems to desensitize the nerves for awhile. or 2) run very hot (short of scalding; you don't want to make matters worse) water on the rash. Not only does this absolutely feel great, but it also provides relief for some time thereafter. I don't recall the theory behind it, but it works. Just be sure that you then dry it well and then you can follow up with calamine or another drying agent.

Rick

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I've never been exposed to it (Approved)Shannon6/1/2003 5:57 pm
  Re: I've never been exposed to (Approved)Betsy D.6/1/2003 9:43 pm
  Re: I've never been exposed to (Approved)RIck6/11/2003 10:20 pm