I have pioson oak on my leg really bad and I want to know if anyone has any solutions to get rid of it the quickest!
2006-06-05 17:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by Britt 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
As soon as possible after an exposure, thoroughly wash the affected areas with soap and cool water. Rinse with copious amounts of cool water. (Warm water supposedly enhances the penetration of the oily sap.)
Using rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on affected skin areas and rinsing with copious amounts of cool water is said to prevent skin irritation.
Unfortunately, urushiol binds so strongly to the skin that washing more than 15 minutes after exposure does little to remove the chemical from the skin.
Change clothing as soon as possible after exposure and handle contaminated clothing carefully to avoid spreading the poison oak.
Launder clothes several times before re-wearing.
Never burn poison oak.
Apply cool soaks or compresses to reduce itching and decrease heat from inflamed areas. Exposure to hot water increases itching.
Do NOT wash the body with liquid bleach after a poison oak exposure. Bleach is not helpful and the vapors can be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Bleach will irritate inflamed skin even more, causing redness and pain to sensitive body parts.
Be prepared for an exposure by including hydrocortisone cream and oral antihistamines in your first aid kit when hiking or camping. Check with your pharmacist for selection and use of these products.
2006-06-05 17:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just saw something on the news about a new medicine that is out that is supposed to take care of poison oak and ivy. maybe give your doctor a call. sorry i don't remember the name, but they did say that it did relieve the itch and swelling. hope this might help!!!
2006-06-06 00:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray Starch!
2006-06-06 00:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by amydell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom's remedy was household bleach, applied directly on the spots.
2006-06-06 00:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by spookykid313 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cortisone 10 works real well and dries it up quick. Good luck
2006-06-06 00:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by mamagirl65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor. Benadryl can also help you a LOT.
2006-06-06 00:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothin really,ya just gotta wait till it goes away.
2006-06-06 00:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by shunnydunn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seabreaze and benadryl
2006-06-06 00:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋