poison ivy relief?

Question

I just heard white shoe polish-anyone know anything else?
And no Calimine Lotion-that stuff is a joke!!

Answer 1

The herbal answer is Jewelweed which is a plant that grows where it is wetter like near a stream. Pick a bunch, crush it, and rub it on exposed parts of your body that might come in contact or have already come in contact with poison ivy. It is a juicy plant. It is more effective before the oils set into your skin that cause the rash. If you've already broken out in a rash,Collect some jewelweed and make tea; bring 4 cups of water to a boil then add a large handful of chopped up jewelweed and let it sit for 15 -20 minutes. Then strain it . Bathe the affected area or freeze it into ice cubes and apply the ice to exposed areas or areas that are already rashy. Jewelweed is used by Forest Rangers and National Parks Personnel to treat Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Stinging Nettles, mild burns, blisters, cuts, insect bites, sores, sprains, sunburn, warts, ringworm, eczema, and dry skin. It is a very handy plant.

If you've got the rash/blisters, try getting into a swimming pool for about 30 minutes which will stop the itching and dry it up in 2-3 days. You can also pour 2 cups of bleach in bath water and soak for about 30 minutes. Repeat if the itch returns.

Hope this helps. Be sure to trim your nails.

Answer 2

To treat a mild case of poison ivy, try one or more of the following:

For relief of itching, apply a paste made from water with either cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal, or Epsom salts. Use 1 teaspoon of water to 3 teaspoons of dry ingredient.

Apply aloe vera juice, tofu, or watermelon rind to the area for cooling relief. Using 1 pint of buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of sea salt added may be helpful.

A strong tea made of equal parts lime water and white oat bark is very good. Apply a compress wet with this solution. Replace the compress with a fresh one as often it becomes dry.

Tea tree oil disinfects and heals skin conditions. Witch hazel helps stop itching and aids in healing.

Stay cool. Sweating and heat can make it worse.

Answer 3

There is a product that dries up poison ivy called IVY-DRY. It is a spray that when the soldiers go out in the field for drills or people go camping they buy it cause you never know where you will find it..Also for the itch you can take Benadryl as it is an antihistimine that helps stop the itching but it can make you drowsy.

Answer 4

I swear by Aveeno products. They have always worked for my daughter, who is very sensitive. If you don't want to spend the money, then put some regular oatmeal in a sock and sit in the tub with it. You can rub it on your rash as well. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

No joke - Preparation H or Lanacaine lotion. Both work well because they have a topical anaesthetic and an ingredient to reduce swelling. Work great on insect bites and sunburn, too!

Answer 6

No, it does not.
It gets in your blood and can cause break outs.
A steroid shot will clear it up fast. Ask for the shot, not for the pills.
It is the only thing that works. Trust me, I have had it many times.

Answer 7

oatmeal... try aveeno body wash.. its in the local stores.. there is one that has oatmeal in it.. it will get rid of the itch

Answer 8

i heard vodka works. and it was on myth busters and it worked

Answer 9

undluted bleach will dry it up

Answer 10

benadryl or any other antihistamine will work wonders