How to keep poison ivy from itching?

Question

How to keep poison ivy from itching?
I want to go to bed and i get poison ivy bad when i get it and it itches really bad and i used all the calamine lotion and the benadryl stuff i have for it doesnt really work so what should i do

Answer 1

I really suggest Ivy Rid....this spray is fabulous! However, if your itching is that bad, you might want to see your doctor for a course of steriod medication.

There are several other things you can try:
oatmeal baths (buy Aveeno at your drug store and follow directions)
hydrocortisone cream - will reduce itching
aluminum acetate soaks (buy Domeboro solution at your drug store) - will dry the rash
antihistamines (buy at your drug store such as benadryl) - will reduce itching

If you cannot get the itching under control, you see signs of infection (fever, pus, pain, foul odor) or the rash is affecting your face, lips, eyes, or genitals, see a doctor immediately.