Does anyone know of a home remedy for posion oak on the face? Just got it today.
2006-07-28 15:30:50 · 9 answers · asked by arvecar 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
i always use my grandma's remedy, hopefully it'll work for you too...i use wet baking soda, let stick on to you, and leave it there,(it takes away itching and some of the hives go down)( at least for me anyways) you can take it off and do it over again, as many times as it takes until it goes away.
2006-07-28 15:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by cat 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Ouch. I had poison ivy a couple of months ago on my lips, hands, and armpits, so I know what you're going through. I found that Gold Bond cream helped a lot, and so did Calamine lotion and Benadryl. I'm told that there's something called Caladryl that's Calamine lotion with Benadryl in it. That sounds like it would be good. I don't know about any home remedies you can use for that. Even with all that stuff, I was so bothered with the itching that I ended up getting a shot. That shot really helped. Watch out what you put on your face though, because a lot of that stuff can really dry out the skin on your face. If you're trying to go the holistic route, I suspect Aloe vera might be beneficial. Witch hazel might work, but I've never tried it on poison ivy. I wish I could give you better news. Good luck getting over it!
Oh, yes. One more thing. I don't think ordinary Calamine lotion helps much with itching compared to Benadryl or other itch medications. It's mostly for drying out the sores. You will itch less when the sores are dry, but you will still itch a bit. If it's hot outside where you are, then you need to get something else and stay inside to keep from sweating. Good luck!
OK, I still didn't get everything. Poison oak does not spread. It only looks that way because you might touch some clothes that were exposed to it and get the rash in a different place. Also, the rate at which you get the rash depends on the thickness of the affected skin. I found that I got it on my face before I got it anywhere else, if I remember correctly. It does not spread, but make sure that you cleaned everything (tools, clothes, etc.) that touched the plant or you might get it in a different area of your body that you was not exposed to it originally. Good luck!
2006-07-28 15:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you've had a brush with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, follow these simple steps:
Wash all exposed areas with soap and cold running water.
Wash your clothing in a washing machine with detergent.
Relieve the itching of mild rashes by taking cool showers and applying over-the-counter preparations
2006-07-28 15:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Just me*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine lotion is about the best thing to topically apply. For an oral solution take Benadryl to help ease the itching, but remember it can make you drowsy, so see how it affects you before driving. Make sure you try not to scratch and wash your hands after touching with antibacterial soap. You can spread it to other parts of your body so be careful.
2006-07-28 15:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some Rhus tox (a homeopathic remedy).
2006-07-28 15:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by Incongruous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a lot you can do once it is absorbed into the skin. Benydril REALLY helps with the swelling and itching.
2006-07-28 15:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by 1,1,2,3,3,4, 5,5,6,6,6, 8,8,8,10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not much you can do, but wait for it to go away. Avino/oatmeal may help the itch. I'm so sorry. It's horrible!
2006-07-28 15:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by MEL T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try calamine lotion! It relieves the itching!
2006-07-28 15:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by angelcake2118 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply alcohol and it will help dry it out
2006-07-28 15:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋