what is the best cure for poison ivy rash?

Answer 1

Benadryl tablets or cream for the itch and swelling...and either Ivy dry or Calamine lotion to dry up the weepy rash.

Answer 2

The rash (allergic contact dermatitis) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac generally is mild and can be treated at home. Home treatment for the rash usually helps relieve symptoms rather than speeding up the time it takes the rash to heal.

If you know you had contact with one of the plants, immediately wash areas of the skin that may have touched the plant. Sometimes the rash can be completely avoided by washing the affected areas with plenty of water within 10 or 15 minutes of contact. However, most people have up to 4 hours to wash the plant oil off before a reaction occurs.2 Clothing should also be thoroughly washed immediately. Contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
To relieve itching and help blisters dry out, apply wet compresses or soak the area in cool water. Antihistamine pills or calamine lotion may help relieve symptoms.
To prevent infection, try not to scratch the rash and cut your fingernails short to minimize the possibility of opening the skin and spreading bacteria

Answer 3

Take 1/4 cup of white vinegar in a quart of warm water and soak the affected area a couple times a day..It always helped me!

Answer 4

Don't itch or rub it, and keep Hydrocortisone Plus cream on it.

Answer 5

Calamine lotion