what's the best cure for poison oak?
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There are no sure fired cures for any types of poison like that but to get some relief, you can try an over the counter medication called IVY DRY.  It seems to be very effective.   If the rash is really bad you may need to see a doctor for some steroid (prednisone) treatment or other prescription medication.
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Try vinegarman.com .  It's my answer to all cure-alls.
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its a whitlow ,soak every few hours in really hot salt water to draw the poison out,or go to the chemist and get some magnesium sulphate paste to draw it out
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Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling. \n\nTake Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy. \n\nTake Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy. \n\nUse Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy. \nAnother way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin. \n\nFor cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately. \n\nCalendula lotion es very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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First of all, is it Poison Ivy or Poison Oak?  Poison Ivy is East Coast, Poison Oak West Coast.  From my experience Poison oak is worse.\n\nOnce you have the reaction it is just a waiting game, and doing the best you can keeping it from getting worse.\n\nSome people say that if you know that you were exposed but haven't shown any reaction yet, you should take a shower and wash with a soap that drys out your skin.  Contrary to popular belief the temperature of the water you shower with is not important.  You should do this whether you are showing a rash or not. \n\nAlso be very careful with the clothes and equipment you were wearing when you were exposed, they should be cleaned right away and dealt with carefully because one can contract the reaction from these items. \n\nIn fact what you are suffering from is an allergic reaction.   The ooze and rash are your bodies way of dealing with the oils of the plant.  Yes benadryl is a good choice, but I wouldn't use the cream; take the pill form.  Not only will the benadryl bring down the reaction, but it will also prevent the next time you are exposed from being a worse reaction.  Some people say that you build up an immunity to it if you are exposed regularly, this is not true.  In fact the opposite is true!  It gets worse with each exposure.  \n\nThe cream you should use is Calamine lotion. Some people with sensitive skin are allergic to Calamine lotion as well so watch to see if it gets worse.  If so discontinue use.\n\nAgainst popular belief once the oils have been cleaned off the reaction can't be spread to other people or other parts of the body.  If you see it spreading it is because that area was all ready exposed before you cleaned off the oil.  Sometimes though the allergic reaction gets worse and looks like it is growing in surface area, this is not because it is spreading but because your immune system is stepping up the "attacks".\n\nIf you have problems with the Calamine lotion don't use anything.  Take your benedryl, wash it with drying soap, keep it dry, and expose it to air.  In a week or two it will go away.  \n\nBut be warned, some people get a very bad reaction a person could theoretically die from!  So if it gets worse and worse go to the doctor immediately.\n\nGood luck.
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there are several herbal remedies that will help.\nDevil's Claw\nWhite Willow\nBelladonna (use with caution)\nSt. John's Wort\nComfrey\nall are availible at health food and herb stores.
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syrup of epikak. or call your local poison control they will give you tons of idea's just tell them you drank too much or something.
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Benadryl is garbage for poison ivy.  Like the others said it is a histamine blocker, poision ivy is a type four allergic reaction (no histamine is involved), therefore benadryl does not work.  First you should wash the area as good as possible.  Calamine is a good reccomendation.  You can also try hydrocortisone cream available over the counter.  If these don't work or if the area is very large, you will need a prescription.\n\nNO BENADRYL!!!
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one shot will help....and stay away from water.....and try a BD headache powder.....i've had 2 today......and any kind of acidic juices....orange, V8, tomato......\nand, dude.....it's Tuesday, what the crap were we thinking?
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You can't cure it but you can apply calamine lotion (it is in a pink bottle and the lotion is pink). The lotion should help out and it also helps when you have came into contact with poison ivy.
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If you are into herbal remedies, I'd suggest willow bark tea.    Really works wonders.  I don't know the recipe, otherwise I would give it to you, but it does work well.
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Stings, poison oak or ivy, dry skin, a wound healing, allergic reaction, bites.
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Hi Jay\n\nHere are a few remedies.\n\nNatural Cures\n\nFlower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically, and Crab Apple added to pure filtered water can speed healing. \n\nHerbs: Apply a poultice of equal parts of witch hazel, mugwort, white oak bark, and plantain to affected areas. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: At the first sign of outbreak take the following nutrients to minimize symptoms: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc. Zinc oxide can also be applied topically.\n\nTopical Treatment: Rinse affected area with apple cider vinegar, and in the evening take a warm bath with apple cider vinegar or cornstarch. Aloe vera gel, witch hazel, baking soda paste, or a paste of activated charcoal powder are also good topical treatments.\n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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Meadowsweet, infusion.\nFennel seed, infusion.\nIceland moss, infusion.\nany one of the three will help your problem.
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I don't know if there is a cure, but some things that might help would be to improve circulation. Use a pumice stone to exfoliate, massage legs, make a tea out of rosemary, fresh ginger, cayenne, ginko- mix about a 1/4 cup of any one or more with 3or 4 green or black tea bags to make a 1/2 gal. Do these all once or twice a day. \n\nOnly a suggestion- I am not a Dr.
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There is no cure for poison ivy.  Just calamine lotion to help with the itching.  If it is too bad your doctor can prescribe something for you to put on it and pills to take.\nBad news.  Once you get it you can catch it easily for the next seven years.  Good Luck.
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I get poison ivy constantly. If you call your doctors office and just tell them you need a prescription for a Z Pack. It is  a steroid that will dry up poison ivy quickly. They will call the perscription in to the pharmacy without even having to see the doctor. I know this because I work in healthcare.\n\nIt's your best defense!