What works for Poison IVY rash?

[TimW]

Re: What works for Poison IVY rash?

One other thing: If you are burning wood that has Poison Ivy/Oak in it, do NOT breathe the fumes.

A guy on another board died. Was starting a fire at home, and the wood had some poison ivy in it. He inhaled the fumes, not knowing, and wound up in a coma, then died about 3-4 days later.

[chickrepelent]

Re: What works for Poison IVY rash?

I have never had a reaction from ivy, oak or summac but the wife breaks out like crazy. She use Avon extra strength anti-persperent(sp) roll on. Can't say it will work for you but its dries her blisters right up.

That's what I do, also. I use Right Guard Xtreme anti perspirant/deodorant. I really don't get poison ivy that bad though.

[7.62x39 militiaman]

Re: What works for Poison IVY rash?

All types of "poison" plants such as ivy, oak and sumac secrete a very similar type of oil, Urishiol. The oil can be active for several years, so even if it's dead, let it be! As others have said, use benadryl and other antihistamine type meds and creams. My "secret" remedy is tea bags. Last year, I got it so bad the right side of my face swelled my eye shut. My wife boiled tea bags, let them cool, and then applied them to my face. The hard part was trying to explain why my wife tea bagged me!

[possecomitatus]

Re: What works for Poison IVY rash?

When no drugs can be a found, and you are in desperate need jewel weed is a wonderful natural remedy.. look it up to identify. it works on ivy , sumac, and nettle. if you are deathly allergic a doctor is the only cure.

[Anthony]

Re: What works for Poison IVY rash?

I helped a friend remove a deadfall and we both got a massive dose. Tried everything and finally just doused my arms with rubbing alcohol - dried it up in a few days. Kills the itch most rikky-tik.

I finally got my friend to try it and in three days he was Mr.Happy.

If I keep digging up dead threads my head will be in jeopardy.