2006-07-30 02:12:00 · 5 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
There is a plant that growns next to poison ivy called jewelweed which contains a juice which dries the rash.
Some folks use bleach...ouch or lye soap.
I find the OTC remedy called IVYREST to be the best...drying as well as anti-itch.
Good luck!
2006-07-30 02:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by ritabird1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Calamine lotion or Benadryl (if you are badly allergic). Just be sure you read the precautions. Ask pharmacist if you are taking any other drugs and how they mix and about any health conditions. You shouldn't take Benadryl if you have heart disease, difficulty breathing or some urinary problems, etc. With Benadryl don't drink alcohol. And, no these aren't alternative medicine. They are old fashioned stand-bys.
In the future try to stay out of the stuff. I am from the deep south and like the forest but somehow have stayed clear of this. Make sure to jump over and around anything that looks like it might be poison ivy in the future!
2006-07-30 04:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by MURP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to pass to the drug retailer for this... so now not residence relief however it's the quality factor I have observed. I've attempted approximately each relief there's. It's known as Iodex. It appears like axle grease however in case you use it your poison ivy will likely be lifeless tomorrow. To use it despite the fact that you need to holiday the entire regulations: one million. scrape open the blisters and blank with cleaning soap and water. two. dry off and rapidly practice the Iodex then quilt with gauze or a smooth dry fabric so you will not wipe the Iodex off by chance. The subsequent morning you'll be able to see that the poison ivy is lifeless. You'll most commonly need to ask the pharmacist to get it for you because it would possibly not be out on a shelf or show. It's now not prescription. Make definite you ask for the only that's for cuts and abrasions. @JenV: Thanks for that. Like you I had been blanketed from head to foot, usually. I will need to deliver your Neoxyn a check out. This is the primary I have heard of it.
2016-08-28 15:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the location of the rash, I have used white shoe polish. The kind with the sponge applicator. This is very drying and the sponge is slightly rough, so feels nice on the rash. If the rash is on the hands or feet, you can soak in bleach and water. ( I use about 2 Tbs to 1 gallon. This also dries the drainage. Keep this solution far away from the face! If the rash is severe and on the face, usually need prednisone to take care of it quickly.
2006-07-30 02:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by quicksilvergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a site : http://www.poison-ivy.org/
you probably saw it, but if not there are links about treatments.
2006-07-30 20:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by sam6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋