Poison ivy?

Question

I have a bad case of poison ivy,on my face,my arms,hands and chest.How can I relieve it with natural home remedies?Any ideas?

Answer 1

If using calamine doesn't work then you should try a hydrocortisone (anti-itch) cream. There is also a product out called Ivarest that works pretty well at both drying it up and eliminating the itchiness. Just be careful not to get any in your eyes.

I am not sure of the validity of any of these but you can check out this site for home and homeopathic remedies for poison ivy and oak
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_pois.htm

Answer 2

I have an extreme allergy to P.I. Over the years I've tried everything. The only thing I've found to be truly helpful was given to me by a nurse. Wash the affected area w/soap and water. Dry well with either a clean towel or paper towel. When the area is dry, spread anti-perspirant [not deodorant but the stuff that dries your underarms] over the area. Don't use the spray stuff, it's oily and will make the itch return more quickly. When the itch returns, wash and repeat. Buy and save a stick of anti-perspirant just for this purpose. Don't use the one for your underarms. No this isn't a 'natural' cure but it works. The washing removes the histamines from the skin surface [the itch] and the anti-perspirant dries the blisters.

Answer 3

Use Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy.
Another way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin.

For cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately.

Calendula lotion is very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.

Answer 4

I would use hydrocordizone, or Calimine Lotion, it costs less
wash wound thoroughly before applying. Hope you feel much better really soon. Calamine lotion helps dry up the sore, and I would leave it on over~night and wash it off in the morning.

Clyn : )

Answer 5

Oh dear.

Try rubbing alcohol. Or perhaps vinegar.

Answer 6

vinegar! it really works!