Bike, Hike, Geocache - follow up

Seems I got some poison oak or something on that last hike. Bummer for me. Internet research shows that once contact has been make, symptoms show from 5 to 15 days after exposure. Well, the bumps and itchy on my legs match that profile pretty well.

Trying over the counter medication Cortisone Creme did cure the itchy symptom, but did not do anything for "curing of the exposure". Additional Internet research suggested making a baking soda paste and applying to the area. This make the itchy go away and actually dried out the bumps and sores. My vote is "yes" for baking soda.