Poison ivy question?!
Question:
Poison ivy question?
i think i have poison ivy around my lips.. does anyone know how to make it go away quicker? does anyone have any good cures for poison ivy anywhere else on teh body to? ;) thanks alot
Answers:
hello, hopefully you are beginning to get a little relief by now. I too fall victim to poison oak and ivy several times a year.
Contrary to what some believe, it is not spread by scratching. It can only be spread by the actual oil released by the plant. You need to wash any shoes, clothing and tools that may have touched the ivy. Water dilutes the oils. Even if you sat on your bed before changing you need to wash the bedding because it will transfer to you and you will continue to get new spots. There really isnt much OTC stuff out there that gives relief. Just use hydrocortizone for itching and take benedryl to help. The doc will prescribe prednisone pills if it is bad enough. Just pretty much plan on being itchy for a couple weeks.... sorry! poison ivy runs in lines many times and poison oak will be a group of bumps or rash.