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

Poison ivy question?
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.
Reply:.you can ask your Dr to prescribe some kind of pills that can help get it to go away. or take benadril for the itch and their is also different lotion u can buy at your stores.ask your pharmacist what he or she would recommend.hope this is help full cause I know poison ivy can be very uncomfortable
Reply:Use Campho-Phenique..old fason but still works on a lot of things.
Reply:its simple. don't touch it, or it will spread. put poison ivy medicine on it, you can buy it at your local store. but make sure it is ok to apply to your face, that is my opinion.