I have oozing from poison ivy, what to do?

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.

Prescriptions: Note that it is an allergy. Not a poison or infection. After rinsing with water it cannot spread on you and cannot be transmitted to another person. Antihistamines are totally useless for this. Otc products are of limited value. Clobetasol gel (cream) is very effective and very safe. If it is very extensive or if eyelids are swollen, you can take Prednisone 50mg alternate days for 2 or 3 doses.