2007-07-10 11:48:35 · 2 answers · asked by joanthan f 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
No, the sun will have no effect whatsoever on your poison ivy. The one thing you must remember though is that you can still get a sunburn...so be careful of your sun exposure! The combination of sunburn and poison ivy would make you extremely miserable.
2007-07-10 13:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Every day someone asks this question - tis the season! I have had multiple poison ivy rashes and found that the best thing to relieve itch is to get to the drug store and get some Aveeno Oatmeal Bath, Calamine Lotion, and generic Benadryl - called dyphenhydramine. When you get home, take 1 or 2 Benadryl, soak in a cool oatmeal bath until the water is freezing - about 30 minutes or so, and then put the Calamine on the rash. Always keep the area of the rash as cool as possible - that will help minimize the reaction and encourage healing. If the rash covers a large area, is "spreading" to areas that you are positive did not come in contact with the urushiol oil, or your eyes are swelling or you are experiencing any other symptoms you may have a "systemic" reaction and you should see a doctor for prednisone - given either as shots or pills.
2016-05-18 23:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋