Do any of you know any good remedies that are just around in the house to help stop the itching of poison ivy? I have been using Benadryl since about wedsday and its not seeming to work that well. The only time it worked was last night.
And do you know any good off the counter products that can help?
If my poison ivy doesn't clear up by Monday, I'm going to see a doctor for some prescription.
Full Version: Poison Ivy
I got poison ivy too. But the fastest way to clear it up is to go to your doctors. She gave me a over the counter prescription and it seems to be healing now.
The classic solution is calamine lotion.
QUOTE(Wo0yaPo0ya @ May 12 2007, 7:36 PM) 
The classic solution is calamine lotion.
Tried that last night & its worse today
I read this from a remedy book:
--Fast Beauty 1,000 Quick Fixes by Rona Berg.
QUOTE
First, wash the area with soap and water, rinse, and wash it again. Some Native Americans apply a paste made from the jewelweed plant, which grows right next to poison ivy and poison oak, as curves often do. But if you don't have any jewelweed around, rub the area with the rind and flesh of a watermelon to stop the itching. You can also dab Milk of Magnesia on a cotton ball and apply to the area.
Products:
-Epoch Calming Touch Soothing Skin Cream (with jewelweed)
-Oak-N-Ivy Brand Tecnu Outdoor Skin Cleanser (wash with this immediately after contact to remove the oils that case rash and itching).
Products:
-Epoch Calming Touch Soothing Skin Cream (with jewelweed)
-Oak-N-Ivy Brand Tecnu Outdoor Skin Cleanser (wash with this immediately after contact to remove the oils that case rash and itching).
--Fast Beauty 1,000 Quick Fixes by Rona Berg.
QUOTE(Imlearning @ May 12 2007, 10:39 PM)
Tried that last night & its worse today
Oh, well I'm sorry. I hope the solution of the member above me can help you.
Another Question about poison ivy. How long does it take to cure?
QUOTE(designingskills @ May 14 2007, 6:31 PM)
Another Question about poison ivy. How long does it take to cure?
i'm not sure, but i'd say around a couple weeks.
And is baking soda stirred up with water a good remedy to stop the itching?
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