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

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 3

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 4

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 5

what method is there to get rid of poison ivy & how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Poison ivy is a contact dermatitis. Treatment depends upon the severity of symptoms and ranges from otc topical steroids to oral prednisone. Poison ivy rashes can last from a couple of days to several weeks.

Question 6

how do you get rid of poison ivy on your face?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone cream: The rash is really a type of allergy.  Hydrocortisone cream will help this to fade assuming that the rash is, in fact, from poison ivy.

Question 7

how could i get rid of poison ivy on my mouth and eye?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Once the oils are off of your skin and clothes (by showering and washing clothes in hot water), poison ivy is not contagious.  It is very irritation however because of what is called a type 4 immune response.  The best way to stop that response is to use some steroids like prednisone.  Any urgent care or clinic should be able to prescribe this for you.

Question 8

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 9

can you tell me what can get rid of this poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Ways to help it: Along: 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 10

what can be used to get rid of a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Steroids : You should see your dermatologist for treatment. Your dermatologist can give you the correct steroids.

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