Whats the best way to get rid of poison ivy?

Answer 1

Ivy Dry for the rash, Triox Poison ivy & Brush Killer for the plant...

Answer 2

Once you've had a breakout, you've kind of got to sit it out.
After contacting poison ivy, you should wash the area with soap and water to remove the oils from the plant. Don't use just water -- use a nice strong soap!
Remember, it is the oils from the plant that cause you to break out -- poison ivy doesn't spread from scratching unless you haven't washed off the oils properly.
But, once you've got it you've got it -- although you can help the itching by using special lotions or gels (I like rhuli gel). You can use a hydrocortisone cream which may speed up your healing time (but it may not), but they can be very helpful for the itching and swelling -- but be careful because these can sometimes irritate the surrounding skin. There are also hydrocortisone sprays that will have the same effect, but they tend to sting when you spray them on. Also and antibiotic ointment on the area can help keep it from getting infected if you're prone to scratching -- but try not to scratch anyway because doing so can open up the wound and cause pus and antibodies to irritate the surrounding skin.
Try not to cover the spot with bandaids unless you have to -- the bandaid will leave the skin moist and will slow down the sloughing process of the skin and therefore slow down your healing time.

You can also ice the area to keep down the swelling (which is part of what causes the pain and itching) and you can take an anti-inflammatory like aspirin or advil (a small dose will do).
Other than that, tried and true methods like calamine lotion and an oatmeal bath can be helpful -- but don't do anything that's going to dry out your skin once you've got the rash, because that will cause more irritation. And you should probably avoid using a moisturizer on the spot because it can a) sting and b) cause more irritation.
Some people also use mud to help ease the itching, although I wouldn't suggest it as you could cause an infection if the rash opens up.
If you get it really badly, you can consult your doctor and s/he may prescribe you a heavy duty medication (probably a cream) that will take care of it -- but only do so if you've got it in a lot of places or if it's unbearable, because these creams are very harsh on the skin.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If you are talking about the plants, there is a herbicide that can be used for this purpose. Dynamite or Napalm can do the same job for a lot less per job
If it is the effect of the plants , then a calomine bath doesn't touch it.

Answer 4

can't really get rid of it per se, just need to dry it out so that it doesn't itch as bad. Calomine Lotion!!!

Answer 5

wash it immediatly and put a medicine on it
dont scratch it or it will spread

Answer 6

spray round up on it if it is in the ground if it is on ou GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

calomine lotiion.

Answer 8

napalm