What is best to put on poison Ivy to soothe the itch?!
Question:
What is best to put on poison Ivy to soothe the itch?
Answers:
Hi yussie67, oh.. yes sometimes the slightest brush can trigger an allergic reaction.
You need avoid touching your skin or any other clothing which still contains the triggering oil Carry a first aid too kit which would at least compromise soap, warm water and a brush Wash the clothes in hot water and soap to remove the residue Apply any cream if available to stop the itching Avoid too much heat as sweating can aggravate the itching.
Home Remedies for Poison Ivy:
You can apply Calamine lotion on the affected area.
Applying calendula lotion on the rashes helps in reducing the itching and spread of rashes.
Cool compresses would provide a great relief as it helps in containing the itchy feeling.
You can apply a slice of watermelon on the rash to help in healing and soothing the skin.
Make a thick paste of half a cup of baking soda and proportionate amount of coffee. Pour cool coffee in the baking soda bowl to make a thick and fine paste to be applied on the rash. Let it dry naturally and you would notice the difference in a day or two.
Apply Vicks VapoRub on the affected area and get rid of the itching.
Boil some leaves from peach tree. Wait till it cools down; later dab this solution with cotton on the affected areas. There won’t be any more rashes to bother you anymore.
You can also apply milk of magnesia at affected part to stop the itching and provide a soothing effect.
Rubbing banana peel over the affected area can help you with the itching and rashes.
To provide relief pour aloe vera juice or apply tofu on the affected area. This helps in soothing and drying out the poison.
Jason Homan