Question 1

can i tell me how i can get rid of poison ivy fast?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: 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. Anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (clothes, shoes, gear etc.) oral steroids are sometimes indicated.

Question 2

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 3

how can i get rid of poison ivy, oak, sumac fast?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivies: There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the Urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivies include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines. Anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (clothes, shoes, gear etc.) Oral steroids are sometimes indicated.

Question 4

what to do if i got poison ivy on my face. how can i get rid of it fast?

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Poison ivy: You can use 1% Hydrocortisone short term on the face, but be careful not to get in your eyes.

Question 5

how can you get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Poison ivy is a contact dermatitis. Once one has been exposed and develops the rash then treatment options include topical steroids and it the rash is severe enough then a course of oral steroids may be considered. Oral antihistamines may be helpful for the itchiness of the rash.

Question 6

fastest way to get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Topical or systemic steroids will clear it up quickly, but there may be some significant risks to using these.  Calamine lotion can help with the itching.

Question 7

how much time it take get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: Mild cases can last 5 to 12 days.  In severe cases the symptoms may last a month or longer.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can get rid of poison ivy the first time?

Accepted Answer

Steroid: You need to first clean up everything which could possibly touched the ivy resin with detergent (yes and that includes your shoes). Then apply topical Hydrocortisone ointment or cream several times a day to reduce the inflammation. When the involvement is expensive, you may need to take a course of oral cortisone.

Question 10

please help! what is the quickest way to get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: 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. Anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (clothes, shoes, gear etc.) oral steroids are sometimes indicated.

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