Does anyone have a home remedy for poison ivy?
2006-09-12 03:26:37 · 16 answers · asked by ptdieteman 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
chamomile lotion, or oatmeal baths. And if it gets really bad go see the doctor, he'll give you something more powerful.
2006-09-12 03:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by Shorty3351 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been itching for 30 years (eczema), and I agree with most of the answers here. Cool water or cold compresses work well - until the skin warms up again. Benadryl (or generic Diphenhydramine - MUCH cheaper!) capsules or tablets by mouth work better than the creams applied to the skin, but try both. Perhaps the creams will work better for you.
Aspirin or ibuprofen will help reduce the inflammation, but don't take too much! Just the standard dose, every 4 - 6 hours.
Have you looked at cortisone creams? If the label says it works for poison ivy, it may well help. But if you are using it on a very large area, it will cost a fortune, and you may absorb more than is good for you. Ask a pharmacist.
And that's the best answer: Ask a pharmacist or doctor.
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2006-09-12 11:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a Homeopathic Remedy Called Poison Ivy Pills, A Friend's Wife swears by it that nothing works better on Poison Ivy Itching then these she bought it online from this site http://www.homeopathyworks.com/product.php?xProd=8728&xSec=182
I hope this solves your problem friend ! God Bless you !
2006-09-12 15:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Yabba Dabba Doo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how bad it is you could try cold compresses. My fiance ran through a patch of poison ivy and it did relieve the itching. But if it persists get to a doctor. He let it go and ended up in the hospital. It got so infected he almost lost his foot. Be Careful. If its really bad GO to a doctor or emergency room.
2006-09-12 10:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ginnygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda will help dry out the blisters if applied in a paste, but really the only thing that is going to make you feel better is a prescription of Prednizone (shot or capsule). If your case is bad enough you might be able to get it. Just try not to scratch! I know that's hard, but scratching leads to infection and scarring. Try the baking soda paste and then see an MD or PA or NP.
2006-09-12 10:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by FairyMaryGirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This will burn like crazy for about a minute but its worth it to be ride of the itch.Rhubarb in a blender with a couple of spoons of soda , a little prayer might not hurt to throw in as well.
2006-09-12 10:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um get the Benadril allergy ,or the cortizone because i really feel for you because I was itching like you!Eczema!
2006-09-12 10:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~*~B3@UTY_IZ_M@_N@M3~*~*~* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Aloe Vera !
2006-09-12 10:28:22 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put soap on the itchy area. Works well esp. for mosquito bites
2006-09-12 10:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by ceogero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedryl spray will stop the itching. You can get it at any pharmacy.
Calamine lotion aslo works
2006-09-12 10:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by whidd2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piriton?
Just try any type of antihistamine you can get your hands on. Sorry I can't help further, I've never had to deal with this.
2006-09-12 10:34:21 · answer #11 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋