Poison Ivy...........?

I finally, after 33 years, got poison ivy. I feel like I have a million misquito bites on my legs. I heard that after you get it once it comes back each time worse and worse. I think I may have it inside my ear. (Great, HUH?)


I bought some Caladry lotion..Is there anything better to use, or do to prevent it from spreading worse? I would appreciate any help or any kind of advise any one has to offer. Thank you very much in advance...

Poison Ivy...........?
calamine, or caladryl, and benadryl. are your best bet, bathing in cold water keeps it from spreading.





the benadryl will help with the itching.
Reply:if you live near the ocean the salt helps it clear up really fast...thast what my mom used to make me do as a kid...and dont feel too bad about having it in your ear...my mom got it in her lungs/throat/eyes from some guy next door that was BURNING it and she inhaled it. good luck!
Reply:I've had poison ivy only once, years ago, and once cured, it never came back, so no worries there. However, scratching will most definitely cause spreading, so do your best not to touch it at all. Any anti-itch lotion will suffice, plus bathing in an oatmeal bath will sooth the itching and dry the infected area. Hope this helps at all...I feel your pain!
Reply:poor thing. I know how you feel. Get some Ivy Dry or Ivy Rest. Can't remember what it is called. If it is in your ear you might want to go ahead and go to the Doctor to get started on a course of steroids. DONT get in a hot shower. I know it feels good for a few minutes but it is bad bad bad....





good luck...
Reply:I have this spray that you spray on the poison and it stops the itching. I don't think you should spra it in your ear though. It is called ITCH RELIEF SPRAY. It surprisingly works. And to keep it from spreading dont itch it. Plus, the second time I got it it was not quite as bad as the first.
Reply:they sell stuff with mineral oil in it at your walmart pharmacy... it actually gets rid of the oils in the poisen that will continue to make you itch... you'll recognize it because it's pretty expensive... it really does work... my husband used to get it all the time


good luck!
Reply:i can see you are already trying the medical options that are provided to you in the grocery store. those all do help, but over time your body learns to build up immunity to those "typical" remedies and at that point, you need to try something different.





in order to prevent poison ivy from spreading to other parts of your body, i can recommend from experience that you create a paste from oatmeal and honey (both of which are inherently antihistaminic) and spread the paste generously on affected areas. not only will your rash be soothed and prevented from further spreading, you will smell great to boot!





i also recommend that you squeeze citrus juice on the particularly affected spots. oranges, limes, lemons- anything you have around the house will work! the vitamin c aids your immune system in healing the wounds that are open to the point where they can cause infection.





when all the store-bought remedies fail, turn to nature!
Reply:when you get poison ivy it gets into your blood stream and can pop up any where really. that would explain the poison ivy in your ear.


that lotion works well enough, so if thats what you have use that (dont put it in your ear without talking to a doctor about that first)


what i have found that works somewhat is that you can put clear fingernail polish on it. at first it will be cold and possibly even make it itch a little, but it works for me.


the fingernail polish drys it out, so thats how it works.
Reply:Buy some Tech-Nu.


This stuff works. I have used it and depending on how severe the rash was it might take a few days to heal but it stops the itch. There is an alternative product "Zanfel" that cost more but did not work as well for me.





http://www.tecnuextreme.com/


Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub is different from other products on the market in two ways.





First, it gets to the root of the problem by removing an ultra-potent and toxic substance called “urushiol” (ooh-roo-she-all) from the skin. Urushiol comes from the poison oak, poison ivy and sumac plants and attaches to the skin. It is the source of the poison ivy rash, irritation and spreading.





In addition, Tecnu Extreme contains an active ingredient to relieve itching fast!








http://www.tecnuextreme.com/poison-ivy.h...


Poison ivy plants produce an oily toxicant called urushiol , which is capable of causing severe skin irritations. Severity of reaction to the poison ivy oil can vary greatly from person to person. The transfer of this oil to the skin can occur through contact with the leaves, stems, fruit, roots or flowers of the poison ivy. Direct contact with the plant is usually the method of exposure, although an individual can also be exposed by handling clothing, tools, objects or animals that have become contaminated with the oil. Individuals can also be exposed to the urushiol oils through the burning of the poison ivy plants. The burning of the plants emits particles that carry the oil into the air. Coming in contact with the smoke can cause severe cases of poisoning. Persons who suspect they have inhaled this smoke should contact a doctor immediately.
Reply:What about Head On or Active On. Have you asked the local


pharmacist. I still like Calamine Lotion. Oceans of it.


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