Gross!

Last time Dave and I did the yard, I was exposed to poison ivy. Two days later, the all too familiar itch developed, leaving the unfortunately all too familiar rash. Poison ivy is terribly hard on me. Usually, before it runs its course, I have rashes all over my body, and even on my face. None of the traditional treatments have ever been effective for me, and I normally end up in the doctors' office, getting a shot. All that changed, when I discovered Technu. This body wash cleans away the oils that cause the rash. Since this has become my treatment of choice, no more doctors or shots. (Yay!)

So, when I began to break out, I went straight to Walmart for my Technu wash. They didn't have the product I normally buy, but it had been replaced by a product called 'Extreme Technu,' Which is thicker and has a gritty texture. According to the directions, I was supposed to squeeze out the needed amount, mix it with an equal amount of water, then gently rub it on the area for fifteen seconds. Well, I didn't follow those instructions. I was so itchy, and that gritty texture felt so good, I omitted the water. Then I rubbed it in for thirty seconds before rinsing it off. The good news is that the poison ivy dried up, and spread no farther than the legs. The bad news is I dried up my skin so much it itches almost as much as the rash did. :(