Who knows of quick itch relief for poison ivy?

Answer 1

medicated talcum powder works pretty well and helps with the oozing. benadryl cream or spray also works pretty well.

oatmeal baths help (try aveeno brand it's the best) and you can also use calamine lotion, but be careful it stains.

Answer 2

Calamine lotion can be very soothing for the itchy rash of poison ivy. Calamine lotion that is not diluted with water can form a thin crust over the rash, which can make it less sensitive. For mild cases this may be all you need. In treating children, avoid combination products that contain antihistamines because too much antihistamine can be absorbed through the skin. In both children and adults, a compress with ice-cold whole milk helps dry the rash and soothe the itch, but don't use skim milk: It's the fat in milk that helps.

Milk of magnesia also may help because it's an alkaline solution, like calamine. Because it's thinner than calamine, it can be easier to apply.

Apply ice
The fastest and cheapest treatment to temporarily soothe pain and itching is plain ice. If you have weeping or blisters, applying ice is not advised. For dry skin without blisters, it is safe to place a cube directly on the irritated skin for about one minute. The coolness of the ice helps soothe itching, if only temporarily.

Answer 3

Try soaking in a tub of warm water to which baking soda or epsom salt has been added. Aveeno Oatmeal bath powder is also good for itch. Soak for about 10 to 20 minutes. Dry off well and apply Benadryl or Caladryl cream. Don't use these on children. For them you could use calamine lotion. I personally find calamine doesn't work too well for itch. If the itch is quite persistent you may need an allergy pill like Benadryl. But don't use it with the cream. You would be getting too much of the medecine.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have gotten poison ivy many times and tried many remedies.

I found a product called ZANFEL - it is over the counter, it is hard to find, and it is somewhat expensive - BUT IT WORKS.

The internet site shows before and after pictures that seem too good to be true - but it really does an amazing job. I experienced a 50% reduction in the rash after one application in about an hour - this stuff is GREAT.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

When we got poison ivy as kids (back in the day), we bathed with Fels Naptha Soap. Yes, you can still get those yellow bars in a supermarket. Nowadays, Aveeno Bath works well.

Answer 7

There is a spray product ( OTC) which you can obtain at Walgreen's, or Osco called Ivy ease works great!!!

Answer 8

Aloe!
I've got poison ivy on my arm and aloe really soothes it.

Answer 9

Benadryl (the pill is better than the cream) and maybe a little bit of hydrocortisone cream. Don't over do the hydrocortisone, it's bad for your adrenal glands.

Answer 10

Baking soda it will stop the itch right a way and star drying it up.