2006-08-14 16:16:48 · 10 answers · asked by lisas_lost 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
First take 1-2 benadryl (generic = diphenhydramine). Then keep the rash as cool as possible. Soaking in a cool bath with Aveeno Oatmeal bath (Walmart has a generic version) will soothe the skin. Stay in until it is too cold. Then put calamine on the rash. And try to fall asleep and forget the rash. I found this to be the best way to get over the rash as fast as possible. If it is over a large part of your body or affecting your eyes or breathing you need to get to a doctor right away.
I learned the hard way that you can get temporary relief with very hot water - but then it causes a rebound affect and makes the rash much much worse! Actually, I'm a slow learner and did this with 2 different outbreaks... and when I tried the cool bath and keeping my skin cool I was surprised at how mild the reaction could be.
2006-08-14 16:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a product called Tecnu.
It's a clear lotion specifically for poison ivy.
It's great, you can get it at any pharmacy.
2006-08-14 16:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have got the very best way to both make it clear up, as well as go away faster. You should use lye soap. It is a miracle cure and nothing will work as well.
To immediatly make it stop itching, use some lanacaine.
2006-08-14 16:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by Cutelilminxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually end up at the doctor's office and get a shot of Dacron and within 24 hrs i feel better and it is starting to dry up
2006-08-14 16:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by tb61477 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
urinate on it, i swear, this sounds disgusting, but it's the oldest cure for the itching of poison ivy. check out any old survival handbooks. it works and it's free!
2006-08-14 16:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on some of that special lotion I forgot what it was called lol..And in order for you to stop scratching yourself tape some over mitts to you hands. I am serious lol it work i did that once when i had it
2006-08-14 16:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oatmeal bath helps or epson salt bath but clyradrel clear works the best
2006-08-14 16:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by da_bomb144 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooooooooooooo that sucks but I am glad cause I can roll in it and I wont get it
2006-08-14 16:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by beggin09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://poisonivy.aesir.com/
go here lots of info
2006-08-14 16:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'caladry clear' kicks ***.
2006-08-14 16:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by Belial 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋