Cures And Remedies For Poison ivy
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A Trip To The Ocean
Kahuna in Augusta Georgia -
If you can deal with the burning,Take a trip the ocean,the ocen has its own cure for,poison ivy,poison oak,for the first 10-15 mins, its going to burn, then it stops,and thats all it takes, one trip to the ocean,
May 06, 2008
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Zanfel really works
Aaron in kansas city -Its like $35 but its the best . if you cant wait for nature its worth it
It actually reversed the effects and itch on the spot!
Apr 15, 2008
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Coppers water
Gerrie in ohio -When I was a child I would get posin ivy just looking at it. We lived near a coal mine and mom would get coppers water and rub it on me within a day or so it was gone. Well I hope this works but you need to live where copper water is.
Apr 08, 2008
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Hair dryer or hot hot water/shower
Krane in NH live free or die -Take a blow dryer on hot/high and go over the itchy spot about 3 inches away(depending on how hot your dryer is)you will feel it itch wicked bad for a few seconds then it will burn(and feel OH SO GOOD!)you then move on to the next spot. The itch goes away for up to 6 to 8 hours.
Also use the shower the same exact way, get the water as hot as you can stand it by slowly turning down the cold, then just let the hot water run on the spots that itch, you will go through the same sensations( OH IT FEELS SO GOOD!)and when your done, dry off and enjoy your ITCH FREE day/night....
Mar 25, 2008
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Pain or time
Terry in Gaston SC -If you can stand the burn, spray the affected area with aerosol lysol brand disinfectant, it kills the infection immediately, and has dried up poison oak over night for me, if you dont want to take the quick route, then there is a plant that grows wild, called planton, most people try to kill it in their lawns, but it is also an almost immediate cure but it takes a day or so, just crush the entire plant and rub it on the affected area, and in no time the oils from the planton will counter act the oils from poison oak/ivy
Dec 12, 2007
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sweet fern leaves
Harry in Maine -have used this method I learned from my grandmother for about 60 years. Boil the leaves of the sweet fern plant till it looks like strong tea and just apply the liguid to the affected areas a few times a day. completly gone in 2 or less days.
Oct 13, 2007
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The Hairdryer Method
Shelly in PA -I get poison ivy every summer and most of the time I get a HUGE systemic response. Ther is really nothing that cures it, but treating the itch is the plus! I tried every cream, soak, spray, etc. to stop the itch. I end up going on Prednisone but the itch drives me crazy. The one thing that stopped it for me was using a hairdryer (on the highest heat setting, without burning yourself) and blow it directly on the site. You will feel an initial pain followed by instant relief. It keeps the itching stopped for quite a while. Be careful not to burn your skin!
Jul 27, 2007
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Quick Poison Ivy Remedy
Donna Franklin-McChesney in Kansas City, Missouri -Believe it or not, but cow manure spread on poison ivy not only relieves the itch, but pulls the poison out almost immediately.
I visited my grandparents every summer in Missouri and every visit, got a good dose of poison ivy. My grandma would spread a fresh cowpatty on the spot, let it dry and then gently wash the area with soap and water. After 2-3 days of this treatment every morning and nite, I was a new person again!
Jul 26, 2007
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Aloe vera
Laurine in Virginia Beach, VA -I just got my worst case of poison ivy yet. Although, I know some people have gotten much worse. I washed the area within a few hours (not knowing I had it until it started itching). The next day I got some Aloe gel (Clear not colored) and applied it liberally. I also took some antihistamine to lessen my reaction, and Ibuprofen because itching/pain are the same thing to your brain. The aloe provides a protective layer and seems to keep the blistering down. I was camping at time and the weather was so hot! Everytime it started itching I washed the area in cold water, dryed it really well then applied the aloe. This cure saved me! When I got home I used leaves from the plant, cutting the branches open and applying the gel, even better than the bottled stuff. It works great on burns too!
Jul 09, 2007
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No cure, Prevention
KM in NH -
Poison Ivy makes you itch because you're having an allergic reaction to the oil it leaves on your skin. I got covered in it two years in a row, suffered terribly, then learned all I could about it.
Now, if I'm exposed, I wash very well, immediately, and take an antihistamine ASAP. If you can scrub it off in under 15 minutes, it will usually not be a problem to you. Take the antihistamine regardless (to prevent the allergic reaction), and throw all your clothes in the wash (and the washcloth).
The oil can get on your clothes, your dog, shoes, etc, so be careful about spreading it, and wash everything that came in contact with the plant.
I got so bad the first time, I eventually had to go to the Dr, too. I got the shots, and prescription meds, etc, but it took weeks to stop the itching.
Now I keep store brand cortisone cream on hand, and apply it as needed. (It's actually got higher content of the medicine than the prescription stuff the Dr. gave me, and it works better.)
Washing up fast (and thoroughly) works the best, and now that I know it's not contagious (after you wash it off), everyone is a lot less freaked out, and I haven't had much of a problem since.
Learn to ID the plants (Vines with Leaves of 5 or 3 - leave em be!), wash well and fast, and take the Antihistamine. Good luck.
Jul 07, 2007
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Got Poison Ivy Get Some Oatmeal
Jacob in USA -Wel i got pison ivy a couple day ago and one of my best friends told me to use plain oatmeal and cold water make it thick and sticky now that you have done that rub it on to the place that you have it and let dry and then wash it off and it helps the itch alot you can do it twice in a row like i did well hope it works
Mar 27, 2007
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