so can i get poison ivy from touching that golf ball after it had been rolling around on the ground for a while?  also, it's spring and the leaves were bright green - is it possible it wasn't poison ivy at all?  it did not occur to me to look closely at the time to see how many leaves there were... but it was a glossy green and grew in a patch close to the ground... maybe 4 or 5 inches off the ground... let me know!!!  also, after touching the ball, i touched my golf bag but then washed my hands immediately after i realized it.  if i go back and touch my golf bag (say the next time i go golfing) can i get poison ivy from that? (assuming it WAS poison ivy....)
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The reaction to poison ivy is the reaction to the oil on the leaves yes you can get poison ivy from the golf bag and ball still unless you wash them with some dish detergent or baby shampoo, something that will be sure to wash away the oil.
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Do you think it might be important to know where they are on your son?  How old your son is?  How they showed up?  Any other details about these bumps or any symptoms associated?  I left my crystal ball in my other sport coat.  Give details and I'll edit my answer later or tomorrow.\n\nIf there are many surface, possibly coalescing, "pus bumps" with a reddened base...this sounds like a contact dermatitis, like poison ivy or poison oak, but sometimes people can have strong reactions to other chemical agents etc...you didn't mention that there was itching, though.  You should use Domeboro solution - it is available at your local drug store.\n\nIf the pus bumps are associated with a hair follicle then this sounds like a folliculitis.  Essentially it is an infection of the hair shaft.  Oral or topical antibiotics are useful.  It is from the bacteria that is normally found on the skin.\n\nAlright that's the best I can guess given the information.  If it doesn't sound right, of course taking him into his pediatrician is a very good idea.  Good luck.
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If you were exposed to alot of poison ivy, it could be normal, esp the nausea. Ask anyone who has a mild allergic reaction. It can make you nauseated. Has to do with the body's release of histimine.
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Golf has become the game of choice for business interested people today.  What other event could you do where you can talk openly with another person while waiting for the group ahead of you to clear the green?  Just because it is so widely played by so many people it has become common, not cliche', so enjoy your game and I hope you pick up the tab for anyone playing with you, how about a game next week?  Will you spot me 5 strokes?
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It was a cool breezy day here in the heart of KY at our local public course nemed Pine Valley.  I had been stuggling all day long so i wasn't even expecting much when I came to the tee.  But here it was, the short 305 yard par 4.  This hole has a lake all down the left and woods all down the right so a drive down the center was a must. I had been keeping the face open all day long with driver hitting it right of target not slicing but a little fade so I compensated a little and let it rip.  From the tee it looked like I hit about 20 yards in front of the green.  We get down to the green and I'm looking for my ball while my buddy is hitting his 2nd shot.  I was just about to throw one down and take a drop when he says HOLY SHYT!!  I looked up and he was pointing in the hole.  NO WAY!!  I didn't hole a par 4??!!??  Sure enough I walked up to the hole and it was MY ball.  Couldn't believe it.  I've never aced a par 3 but lucked one in from 305 on a par 4.  I give all my buddies hell about it but its all in fun.
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Usually you get this on the feet, though once I did get a solitary circle on my arm.  Since I live in a very humid semitropical environment, I shrugged and did not think much of it.\n\nAs it's a fungus, yes, it could be passed on, I think, though contact with surfaces or fabrics which have the spores. You want to bathe in water with a strong bleach solution, and pass a little time in between, in the sun.  Also, apply the typical creams meant for this, which you can get either over the counter or by prescription.\n\nI very much doubt that it is pinworm, since this is an intestinal infection.  But you know, how many of us here have enough medical training, and even then we cannot give a proper diagnosis.  Go to a doctor and get it checked out, but in the meantime, don't worry so much.  The worry is probably worse than whatever you have.
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Well it all depends on how badly they're worn. Basically there are two major areas of concern.\n\n1) Grooves - If the grooves are worn away in the hitting area you'll start hitting flyers (knuckleballs) out of the fairway. I'm assuming since you've worn your clubs out that you're a decent golfer and can control your ball. You DO NOT want to start hitting flyers from the fairway.\n\n2) Concave face - This is when the face starts to get like a "bowl" effect. This effectively limits the sweetspot of your club, because you have to hit it in the "bottom" of the bowl for it to go straight. If you hit the sides of the bowl, you'll hit it slightly offline and you won't be able to figure out why....this can lead to you making unecessary swing changes and adjustments....and you do not want that either. \n\nMy advice would be to show your clubs to your local pro or a reputable golf specialty shop, they'll be able to tell you if they're too worn out. \n\nI know there are a few places that "re-groove" irons. With GolfWorks probably being the best known, check out the link here:\n\nhttp://www.golfworks.com/product.asp?pn=REGROOVE
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I'd bet money that its got some sort of infection. I really don't think you need to go to the dr, at least not right away.\n\ni'd take a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and clean it out once a day. Then make sure you keep it dry, try adding powder. And keep your clothes off it. Don't wear anything that clings or irritates the area. And if you can let it air out.\n\nIf it persists for more then about a week, or gets really red and or swollen, i'd go to the dr.
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You might wanna clean the inside of it with a couple of q tips and some rubbing alcohol. Twist off the little circle on the bottom of it where the ball rolls and look inside, there's probably some gunk in there.
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Yes, one time.  I was on Disney's Palm Golf Course, the course where the pros play.  On the 18th hole, there is a pond on the left.  I saw one sitting there in the water, near the pond's edge.  \n\nI don't think you should worry about it.  But, don't go hunting in the water hazards for your ball, either.
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yes, and it sounds like sun poison..Have had it many times..It comes in different versions. Probably best just to keep him in for a few days and try some aloe vera on the bumps.
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Poison Ivy can be very dangerous, I have it in my backyard. Put coritzone cream on your arm and flush your eye thoroughly. Maybe put a very subtle, light, moisturizer to keep your eye from swelling or becoming irritated and red.
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Where has common courtesy gone?  If I wasn't willing to take the penalty strokes, drop a ball and play on, I would get the ball myself.  If I "needed" to have the caddie do it, then YES I definitely would up my tip at the end of my round.  I may be old fashioned, but I would also say "thanks!"
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Hey, I put your question on my watch list because my son is not too excited about the shots, either. Thanks for coming up with a great question - I never thought to ask it! I'm waiting to see what everybody has to say...\n\nMy advice? Remember the last time you fell on the sidewalk and skinned your knee? Or got a little sunburned? Or bumped your head hard on something? Well, getting shots hurts less and lasts for a shorter time than all of those things.  Good luck!
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Sounds like it. You may not develop the itch right away, but I think that's how it starts. Go to the doc and if it is, you'll know for any future outbreaks so at least then you'll know so you could buy the OTC stuff.
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I'd say don't fudge with it.  The coloring you discuss is considered patina.  The natural process of metal aging.  A lot of collectors prefer this natural coloring.  You could be cleaning off value.  Some Ping putters from that era are worth more than others.  Made in Scottsdale is worth more than made in Phoenix.  Sometimes a lot more.  So I'd suggest not polishing.  If you absolutely must...take it to a reputable club repair person and have it refinished proper.  It can be made to look brand new.  Usually either sandblasting or buffing depending on model, metal etc.
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Standard initial treatment of poison ivy is with over-the-counter products, such as hydrocortisone cream, to help control itching. Other products that may help relieve itching include:\n\n    * Calamine lotion\n    * Creams containing menthol, such as Sarna\n    * Oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others), if itching is severe\n    * Tub soaks with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)\n    * Cool compresses\n\nIf the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids. Antibiotics also may be prescribed if secondary infection occurs.\n\nPoison ivy is a form of contact dermatitis. When your skin touches the leaves of a poison ivy plant, it absorbs a small amount of an oily substance (urushiol) made by the plant. If you're allergic to this oil, your skin reacts with redness, itching, swelling and blisters.\n\nThis reaction can last up to three weeks even with treatment. In severe cases, new areas of rash may break out several days or even longer after initial exposure. This may give the appearance that the rash is spreading from its initial site. However, skin must come in direct contact with the oil from the plant in order to be affected. Scratching affected areas does not spread the rash.\n\nPrevention is the best medicine with poison ivy. Know what the plant looks like and where it's found in your area. You can also get poison ivy indirectly from contact with firewood or the fur of a pet that has the oil on it.\n\nAs soon as you have known contact with poison ivy, it may help to remove any exposed clothing as soon as possible. Then shower with soap and water to remove any excess oil on your skin from the plant. Wash your clothes before wearing them again. Reactions similar to those from poison ivy may also occur on contact with poison oak and poison sumac.