Question 1

is it okay to apply baking soda to poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Yes it's fine.: That's a good old fashioned home remedy. Make a paste with warm water and spread it over the poison ivy.  Refresh the application every couple of hours.  If the poison ivy is wide spread you can also take a baking soda bath.

Question 2

when i bathe with baking soda for poison ivy, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Something else.: You may be better off using soap. However the resin from the poison ivy/oak can continue to cause you problem.  Be sure to wash off anything which has touched the poison ivy with a laundry detergent to rid of the resin.  Don't overlook the gloves, boots, or even your car's floor mat.

Question 3

oatmeal or baking soda bath to help poison ivy, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal soaks: Are often used for poison ivy.

Question 4

what is a quick remedy to cure poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: The quickest thing is prescription steroids. You can go to an urgent care for that. Over the counter methods are Zanfel, caladryl, domeboro soaks, Benedryl and oatmeal baths.

Question 5

is there a good cure for bad case of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: For mild cases of poison ivy, steroid ointments and antihistamines is usually sufficient.  For more severe or generalized skin reactions from poison ivy, steroid tablets such as Prednisone may be needed.

Question 6

how can you treat/cure a bad case of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Options: Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.

Question 7

can you tell me how to cure poison ivy within a week?

Accepted Answer

Options: 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 8

what is the most effective product that cures poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: Healthtap doctors are asked  not to endorse specific products. 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 9

cures for poison ivy and oak?

Accepted Answer

Not really a "cure": Technically there really isn't a "cure".  Most every patient will recover without doing anything.  However, treatment certainly makes one feel a heck of a lot better in the process.  Poison ivy and oak and sumac are all allergic reactions to the resin on the plants.  If you are allergic (and many people are or will be) then you will have a reaction every time you have contact with the plant.

Question 10

i think i have poison ivy on my penis, what's the best cure?

Accepted Answer

Pants near plants: Poison ivy itches for several days, regardless of therapy. Try to keep the affected area clean, dry, and consider some topical Hydrocortisone cream.  And eliminate your exposure with pants!

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