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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 20, 2012 21:01:12 GMT -6
I got poison ivy somehow or somewhere. Usually it is dh who gets it. I have never had it b4. Got any ideas of what I can do for it?
So far I have put Ivarest on it and switching my towels I bathe w/, not wearing sleeves, cortaid. So hard not to scratch it.
Yes, we do have poison ivy on our property and dh is trying hard to get rid of it.
TIA
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Post by sharon on Aug 20, 2012 21:13:00 GMT -6
From WebMD: How is the rash treated? Most poison ivy, oak, or sumac rashes can be treated successfully at home. Initial treatment consists of washing the area with water immediately after contact with the plants. To relieve symptoms, use wet compresses and take cool baths. Nonprescription antihistamines and calamine lotion also may help relieve symptoms. More info: www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/poison-ivy-oak-or-sumac-topic-overviewCan you take Benedryl? I've never had it. Sorry you are dealing with this!
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 20, 2012 21:23:42 GMT -6
I would get a creme for it like calamine or we use Rhuli(I think that's how it's spelled). They will ease the itch factor.
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Post by AuntSueto4 on Aug 20, 2012 21:47:39 GMT -6
Hi Jodi, Sorry to hear you got poison ivy I've had it as a kid, before StingEze Poison Ivy Relief Spray Pen was made. I think we only used calamine lotion, which I think is now made in clear, so you can't see where the pink lotion was put. StingEze Poison Ivy Relief Spray PenThe handy, portable way to eliminate itching associated with poison ivy, oak and sumac. •Benzocaine-based formula (*Ammonia Free) •Relieves itching from poison ivy, oak and sumac •Also relieves itching from insect bites •Safe for the entire family •Pen-sized spray dispenser with pocket clip fits perfectly in a purse, backpack, coat pocket, glove box, etc. stingeze.com/stingeze-poison-ivy-pen.html
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Post by jlschlangen on Aug 21, 2012 6:42:56 GMT -6
Thanks girls. Might have to try some calamine lotion.
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