Poison Oak Ivy Treatment
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A Guide to Poison Oak Ivy Treatment. There are many treatments available for the allergic reaction to these poisonous plants. Here are several that are reported to be effective in treating poison oak ivy skin reactions. |
Treatment for Poison Oak Ivy Rash
Irritating poison oak ivy skin reactions have been reported or recorded since the first settlers came to the United States in the 1600’s. Therefore there are numerous treatments that have also been applied and written about. Unfortunately, just like the reaction differs from person to person, so does the effectiveness of the poison oak ivy treatment.
General Poison Oak Ivy Treatment
As a general rule for poison oak ivy treatment, you should keep the area clean and dry. Use an antihistimine cream or spray to help stop the itching. Keep your hands and particularly your fingernails pristine clean. The rash and blisters usually heal in two weeks.
Other well known rash treatments include using Caladryl. This lotion is usually found in most local drugstores, corner markets or even grocery stores. Supposedly the lotion will relieve the itch and help dry out the blisters. Unfortunately, several reports online from users of Caladryl for poison oak ivy rash treatment state it does not work well for them.
If your rash has already developed, and you are itching intensely, you may wish to take as HOT of shower as you can possibly stand. Again, this is AFTER the poison oak ivy rash has already developed. The heat of the shower seems to help stop the itching for several hours.
If the rash covers a widespread area of skin, it is important that you visit a doctor to help with treatment. A poison oak ivy infection, or serious reaction can be deadly. It is also very important to try to reduce the itchiness, especially with children, so that the rash and blisters are not constantly scratched.
Constant scratching (especially with dirty hands or fingernails), can lead to a skin infection, which could become dangerous.
More Poison Oak Ivy Rash Treatments
How to treat poison ivy or poison oak rash; get expert tips and advice on performing first aid and emergency medical care in this free instructional video.
Expert: Tracey Cullers
Bio: Tracey Cullers taught Basic First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross for 5 years.
Filmmaker: David Cornman
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Thanks for the info on poison oak and poison ivy. A real threat to gardners as well as outdoors people!