I caught poison ivy this weekend. It hasn't gotten too bad yet. The worst place is along my jawline. I have used a little bleach on my other spots. But, to be honest, I'm a little wary of using bleach on my face. Thanks for any help!
2007-04-26 13:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Fool in the Rain 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
you may not want to do this on your face because it will look funny, but my family always puts clear nail polish on poison ivy, it helps to dry it up. it stops the itching tooo. whatever you decide to do.....good luck, i feel for you.
2007-04-26 13:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treating Poison Ivy Exposures
If you are exposed, according to the FDA, you should quickly (within 10 minutes):
first, cleanse exposed areas with rubbing alcohol.
next, wash the exposed areas with water only (no soap yet, since soap can move the urushiol, which is the oil from the poison ivy that triggers the rash, around your body and actually make the reaction worse).
now, take a shower with soap and warm water.
lastly, put gloves on and wipe everything you had with you, including shoes, tools, and your clothes, with rubbing alcohol and water.
Unfortunately, if you wait more than 10 minutes, the urushiol will likely stay on your skin and trigger the poison ivy rash. You may not be able to stop it on your skin, but you might still scrub your nails and wipe off your shoes, etc., so that you don't spread the urushiol to new areas.
Commercial products, like Zanfel, Ivy Cleanse Towelettes, and Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub, are also available over-the-counter, if you don't want to use rubbing alcohol.
Remember that poison ivy isn't contagious though, so touching the rash won't actually spread it.
Since your kids get poison ivy a lot, having a 'poison ivy action kit' ready, with rubbing alcohol, a large bottle of water, and some soap, might be a good idea. Since rubbing alcohol can be poisonous, children should be supervised with it though and it is not something you should send off into the woods with them.
2007-04-26 20:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Sammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=poison+ivy+cure&meta=
Hope this helps.
The poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction on your part. A co-worker of mine has an acquaintance that can handle it with his bare hands and not react.
2007-04-26 20:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make some really goopy oatmeal and smear it on. Sounds gross, but it works. Dries it right up.
2007-04-26 20:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by frustratedmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use baby powder on the rash and keep it as dry as possible.
2007-04-26 20:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
calamine lotion, but go to the doctor just in case/
calamine lotion stops the itching. it also works on the chicken pox and is number one recommended by doctors.
2007-04-26 20:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by tutti.dolci 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
putting some watermelon flesh and juice on it is a natural remedy that should work well.
2007-04-26 22:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by Annuhhhhhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol. It will try it right up.
2007-04-26 20:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by queenofkings2525 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want information about ur skin more information http://www.skincarefairy.com
2007-04-27 03:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by yasmin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋