Poison Ivy, itching; ect. |
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 May 12 2007, 09:29 PM
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 DING DONG.  Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 131,900  |
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. |
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May 12 2007, 09:35 PM
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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.
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May 12 2007, 09:36 PM
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The classic solution is calamine lotion.
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May 12 2007, 09:39 PM
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DING DONG. Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 131,900 |
QUOTE(Wo0yaPo0ya @ May 12 2007, 7:36 PM)  The classic solution is calamine lotion. Tried that last night & its worse today 
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May 14 2007, 03:10 PM
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I read this from a remedy book:
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). --Fast Beauty 1,000 Quick Fixes by Rona Berg. |
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May 14 2007, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Head Staff Posts: 18,173 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,478 |
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. 
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May 14 2007, 05:31 PM
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Another Question about poison ivy. How long does it take to cure?
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May 14 2007, 05:35 PM
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 hardxcore. Group: Member Posts: 1,223 Joined: Nov 2006 Member No: 479,494 |
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. |
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May 14 2007, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 3,291 Joined: Feb 2007 Member No: 503,024 |
And is baking soda stirred up with water a good remedy to stop the itching?
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