[pct-l] Poison Oak experience

[CMountainDave@aol.com (CMountainDave@aol.com)]

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 being
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 year.
 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?