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I will suggest you talk with your physician about this. Most commercial poison ivy medications are not intended for use on the mucus membranes (which the genitalia are), so you may need a prescription medication for the itch/rash.
NO IT DOES NOT GET RID OF POISON IVY! i have been getting poison ivy every year at least once a year and every time i try calimine lotion and it does not work because when it drys it irritates the poison ivy and makes it about 10 x more itchy! DO NOT USE CALIMINE LOTION FOR YOUR POISON IVY INFECTION!
Poison Ivy varies by location. Again use the sayings Leaflets three; let it be" is the best known and most useful cautionary rhyme. It applies to poison oak, as well as to poison ivy.
Yes, that was what my doctor prescribed for me when I got a bad rash from poison ivy, and it healed it quickly (3 days).
Rubbing alcohol is completely safe to use on poison ivy. It helps the itch and dries up blisters that may form in extreme cases.
Poison Ivy and Oak can be caused by a poisonous plant which can lead to a really bad skin rash. You can use a type of a special cream to cure it.
No, you should not use silver sulfadiazine cream on poison ivy. Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic cream that is used to treat wounds and burns. It works by killing bacteria that can cause infection. However, poison ivy is not caused by bacteria, but by an oil called urushiol. Urushiol is a very potent allergen that can cause a rash, blisters, and itching. Silver sulfadiazine will not help to treat the rash caused by poison ivy, and it may actually make it worse. If you have come into contact with poison ivy, the best thing to do is to wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible. You can also apply a cool compress to the area to help relieve the itching. If the rash is severe, you may need to see a doctor for treatment. Here are some home remedies that can help to relieve the symptoms of poison ivy: Calamine lotion Oatmeal bath Baking soda paste Witch hazel Tea tree oil If you are allergic to poison ivy, you may also want to take an over-the-counter antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). It is important to note that poison ivy can be very contagious. If you have come into contact with it, it is important to wash your clothes and any other items that may have come into contact with the oil. You should also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth after handling poison ivy.
Since poison ivy is a plant its only defence is that when any thing touches it, it gives off poison onto your skin which looks like a red blotch on your skin. If you ever get poison ivy don't itch it that just makes it worse and once you touch it and you touch some were else on your skin it spreads. To treat it, use itch cream and if that doesn't work, talk to your pharmacist!!!
Just use more poison ivy its like a double negative, 2 negatives make a positive. Glad i could help!
If you know you have come in contact with poison oak, ivy, or sumac then wash it off immediately with water, and soap if you have it, and follow up with rubbing alcohol if you are not allergic to it.
Yes, my physician just prescribed Fluocinonide .05% cream for a poison ivy outbreak on my arms. You are not supposed to use it more than 2 times a day and it can not be used on your face or genitals.
The medicinal use of poison ivy was discovered by accident. A French physician in the late eighteenth century discovered that a patient's chronic rash had been cured as a result of accidental poison ivy exposure.