2006-06-28 07:05:36 · 13 answers · asked by tbuzz2003 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If it's bad enough, OTC stuff won't help much, but if you've just got a mild (if there IS such a thing! LOL ) case of it, Calamine, Benedryl lotion and gel, and Aveeno Oatmeal bath packets can all help ease the itch. You do know that it isn't catching? It's the oil that you touch that blisters you up, and you can spread that oil around before you even know you have touched it. The oil can last for up to 5 years on hoes, or gloves, or planters or trees, even after the plant is gone! And it only takes like 1/4 ounce to blister the entire population of the world!! Wash everything in hot water and dry with a hot dryer to be sure you break up all the oil anytime you think you may have gotten it on you. Good luck!!
2006-06-28 07:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by themom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here in the south we have much discomfort from this. I am highly alergic to these plants. Ivy Dry, otc, is very effective. If it gets really bad and into the blood stream a visit to the doctor for shots is a good idea.
2006-06-28 07:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by c.nolan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine tried but true. otc meds are available as well. I saw on Yahoo page a couple of days ago that poison ivy you can use white shoe polish. Never heard of that one before but its one of those remedies I guess.
2006-06-28 07:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by dyna_hd1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number of OTC medications are available. Calamine lotion is a classic, but a bit messy.
2006-06-28 07:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a paste out of oatmeal and vinegar and smooth it over the blisters. It will dry them and help to soothe the itch.
2006-06-28 07:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by goodbye 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A soapy shower. Then use calamine lotion. My sons was so bad we had to get antibotic cream too.
2006-06-28 07:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by adventuris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine lotion with antihistamine in it worked for me..Plus you have to resist the urge to scratch.
2006-06-28 07:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a doctor.For me it's a very hot water rinse.
2006-06-28 07:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on the web. get some sumactin... was even recommended to a friend of mine's dermatologist
2006-06-28 07:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by angelgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you havent scratched it at all, then put bleach on it, let set a minute then wipe off.
2006-06-28 07:09:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋