Question 1

please describe a good home-grown way to get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Soothe: The following tips will help soothe your poison ivy but don't get "rid" of it. There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.

Question 2

what is the best home remedy if you suspect you have come into contact with poison ivy and can't get medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Wash and steroid: Wash the contact area thoroughly, apply a topical steroid cream such as Hydrocortisone and avoid direct contact with clothes worn when the ivy contact happened. Wear a rubber glove to avoid direct contact with the clothes and wash them thoroughly. If the symptoms worsen, see a doctor.

Question 3

is poison ivy and poison oak contagious days after you get the rash? can it spread on my own body once i have it?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: This is a delayed type allergic reaction to the chemicals in the plants.  It is not contagious and would not spread on your body once the initial exposure is removed.

Question 4

how do i get rid of poiseo ivy?

Accepted Answer

The plant or rash?: For the plant - wear old clothes, cover skin with ivy block, wear rubber gloves, pull up vines and into garbage bag. Dispose of clothing, gloves. Wash with tecnu poison ivy soap.  Rash - wash with poison ivy soap. Use calamine lotion, benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 5

how to get rid of bad poiaen ivy?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: For really bad, full body poison ivy - especially if it involves the face - i might use an oral steroid burst, some thing like Prednisone for a few days.  For just bad local reactions, i recommend cool/ice packs to help with the itch, then a steroid and/or antihistamine cream.  Good luck!

Question 6

how to get athletes foot and get rid of it and pisond ivy?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal/Steriod: Antifungals treat athletes foot and a topical steroid is helpful for poison ivy.  Seek out a podiatrist in your area.

Question 7

if you get poison ivy, how do you feel?

Accepted Answer

Itchy: Poison ivy itches.  A lot.

Question 8

i need to know if i have poisn ivy or posin oak and if i need staroids to get ride of it .

Accepted Answer

No: The skin reaction to the rhus antigen from poison ivy or oak is temporary and will self heal if kept clean. In cases where the  body surface area involved is extensive or local rash causes eyelids to swell shut, etc. steroids can speed the process and aid in reducing itching. A simple OTC product called IVY DRY can speed recovery.

Question 9

what is the best way to get rid of posin ivy rashes?

Accepted Answer

Calamine and steroid: Use calamine to help dry and ease the itch early on and then switch to an over the counter steroid to help it when its dried. Go see a dermatologist if this isnt enough to control your symptoms.

Question 10

what exactly is the fastest way to get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: If it is severe you doctor can prescribe Prednisone by mouth  in addition to oral antihistamine.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

How to get poion ivy off your body with home rimades

A member asked:

Please describe a good home-grown way to get rid of poison ivy?

A member asked:

What is the best home remedy if you suspect you have come into contact with poison ivy and can't get medical attention?

A member asked:

Is poison ivy and poison oak contagious days after you get the rash? can it spread on my own body once i have it?

A member asked:

How do i get rid of poiseo ivy?

A member asked:

How to get rid of bad poiaen ivy?

A member asked:

How to get athletes foot and get rid of it and pisond ivy?

A member asked:

If you get poison ivy, how do you feel?

A member asked:

I need to know if i have poisn ivy or posin oak and if i need staroids to get ride of it .

A member asked:

What is the best way to get rid of posin ivy rashes?

A member asked:

What exactly is the fastest way to get rid of poison ivy?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?