I have a small patch on my arm, and a few places on my hand. Plus, I have a couple of scabs on my leg. They are very small. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them on my own?
2006-08-29 17:00:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Chill Joni B. I have friends from Tekamah. Geesh!
2006-08-29 17:22:33 · update #1
Go to the store and buy some Zanfel. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. Put just a LITTLE dab on the poison ivy dampen the skin and rub the Zanfel on it for about a minute. Then rinse off. This cuts through the oil that causes the poison ivy to spread. It will dry up much faster and not spread.
2006-08-30 01:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
As was already posted any anti-histamine will help your allergy symptoms. Yes, it will go away on its own, but the scratching in your sleep can leave scars.
I would clip your fingernails as low as is comfotable for you.
You might also try applying household vinegar to the affected area. Sure it will stink, but should neutralize any chemicals reactions.
If you live near a clean creek then you can dig up a small bucket of red clay. Just apply the clay to the affected area a few hours before bedtime so that it is dry before you lay down. This will draw out any toxins while you sleep. Tea Tree oil is another effective natural treatment that may or may not work for you. It won't do any harm
Best Wishes
2006-08-30 01:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone said to wash your bedding - be sure to wash anything else that may have come in contact with the oils from the poison ivy. I went hiking with my dog and kept getting more poison ivy, over and over. Finally the doctor asked if I had a dog. I bathed my dog, and no more poison ivy.
2006-08-30 02:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by happymom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont scratch!!! get some Ivy medicne or even allergy medicine. You do not need to go to the doctor unless it is sever. My husband get the severs kind. It will get in his lungs and he can't breath. Be carfull Change the sheets on the bed and use a cleas towel each time.
2006-08-30 00:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by memorris900 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not Tekamah, Hastings. And I can form sentences just fine, thank you. I graduated from college with a 4.0, didn't have to take English because I got 100% on all the pretests. Just trying to enjoy some fun it you don't mind!
2006-08-30 00:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to a drug store and ask for directions to the poison ivy meds, rhuligel was the best i used but that was a long time ago
2006-08-30 00:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep them clean and use something called bendryl gel it helps relieve that as well as somethig called aloe vera gel. and no scented soaps ok.. non scented lotions too.
2006-08-30 00:03:41 · answer #7 · answered by Da Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a pharmacist for advice and if they can't help you then a doctor.
2006-08-30 00:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor
2006-08-30 00:03:13 · answer #9 · answered by lilbraat15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry it will go away soon. Just keep it clean so that it does't keep spreading.
2006-08-30 00:43:07 · answer #10 · answered by Amber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋