2006-08-30 12:41:02 · 13 answers · asked by fieldhockey.love 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
If it is very bad, you may need a doctor to prescribe a steroid dose pack. If it is not. a good mixture to apply is an oatmeal paste. Mix oatmeal like you are making it to eat, except a little thicker. Add vinegar once it is mixed, then apply it warm to your rash. It will help to pull the itch from you. It nearly feels a good as sex. I had it real bad, and tried everything. This was the best thing I tried.
2006-08-30 12:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Richard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually I use Caladryl, a clearless anti-itch liquid after a gentle washing of the affected area. I am extremely allergic to poison ivy because of a bad bout during an Army field exercise many years ago.
The smallest of rashes soon spread quickly and I must see my doctor for a shot of cortisone. Should you have to see your doctor, ask for a prescription of Triamcinolone acetonide cream, USP, 0.5%. It also relieves the itching while it dries out the blisters.
2006-08-30 12:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, be sure it is a reaction to poison ivy!!! Take Benadryl orally. Take two 25 mg capsules. Then wash the area well and apply a thin layer of calamine lotion. Try not to scratch, and keep taking the Benadryl until the reaction subsides and it begins to dry up.
2006-08-30 12:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really bad I would see a doctor. Benadryl is good for the itching. You can also take oatmeal baths.
2006-08-30 12:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by texas_gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply ammonia and zinc oxide to the area. Works like a charm.
2006-09-01 03:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by tfram36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aveeno will be your best friend for a while try using benedryl or calamine lotion... wear mitts or gloves cause you will want to scratch the heck out of your skin and cause a worse infection... best of luck
2006-08-30 12:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avenno and calamine lotion..you will look like a pink cotton candy ..but you wont itch and the doctor will give something stronger for the itching ask him
2006-08-30 12:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by ck1_content 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calimine lotian and a oatmeal bath.The oatmeal will soth it.
2006-08-30 12:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doc
2006-08-30 13:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach, not great for you & sounds crazy but it works great.
2006-08-30 12:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by jaystin4g63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋