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trlhiker
04-25-2006, 17:41
I have come down with a case of poison ivy from being in the woods this past weekend. Right now it is just 2 stips on my leg. I usually use benydrel lotion but that does not seem to be working. What do all of you use?
Check this (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14498) out.
trlhiker
04-25-2006, 18:31
Thanks for the link.
Pacific Tortuga
04-25-2006, 19:55
Forgotten Medical Cures says to try Preperation-H, it beats urinating on it like for stings and ear pain which it cliams works great. P-H is said to dry up the blisters , never tried it but if you do let us know if it worked.
g8trh8tr
04-25-2006, 21:19
I use Tecnu and it works really well for me on poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac. I get it often when hiking and Tecnu dries it up quickly and keeps it from spreading.
Green Bean
04-25-2006, 21:20
dont itch!!!
fishinfred
04-25-2006, 21:29
Too late now but when I think Ive been into it I will use my denatured alcohol (or any type solvent) This breaks down the oil .If near home (which usually isnt the case ) Dawn (grease cutting) Dishsoap works good too and when its too late for that ....
get a big bottle of calomine lotion.....
and don't scratch!
Fishinfred
Tha Wookie
04-26-2006, 08:54
Use Zanfel.
Trust me, there is NOTHING as effective after you've gotten the rash.
It is expensive, but well worth it. Ask Yogi.
littlelaurel59
04-26-2006, 11:41
Forgotten Medical Cures says to try Preperation-H, it beats urinating on it like for stings and ear pain which it cliams works great. P-H is said to dry up the blisters , never tried it but if you do let us know if it worked.
Prep. H contains hydrocortisone, an anti-inflammatory steroid. This compound is probably the best OTC to decrease the intensity of the allergic reaction.
Nasty stuff, that ivy. The last time I got it, I itched for a month- even after the rash had gone away.