help!!!!!!!!!!!!!  got poison ivy and no calamine lotion!!  what do I do now???????????
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got any oatmeal any kind will do nice warm water in the bath tub pour in the oatmeal as much as you would like and soak till the water gets too cool to handle get out and PAT dry DO NOT RUB....this should ease the discomfort and itching but please to to the drug store for some caladryl or benadryl and also benadryl tabs will help as well.
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A product called Ivyrest is the best thing I have found to dry up Poison Ivy.  Only bad thing is that the cream is pink, but it really does work.  Other options are thing like rubbing alcohol, does not work as well, and things like that.  I would suggest the Ivyrest though, it is good stuff as long as you don't mind have the pink creme on your legs.  If you don't want it on your legs when you are out, just wear it at home and it will dry it out, might take longer though.
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I feel your pain! Here is the plan of action I have taken to heal my eczema as much as possible. \n\n1) Go to your family doctor and get a recommendation for an allergist (if you don't already have one).\n2) Get allergy tests done, especially a patch test, which tests to see what chemicals you are allergic to. You may be surprised of what things you are coming into contact with that you are allergic to. For me, it was fragrance.\n3) From your allergist, get a recommendation for a dermatologist. My allergist's solutions for my eczema were very temporary and honestly, not that helpful. \n\nMy dermatologist was amazing in helping me work on my eczema. I was prescribed 2 different topicals for my face and body. For my face, it was Cutivate, and for my body it was Dermatop.  The Dermatop worked wonders. Now that the sores and redness are healed up, I moisturize every day after I get out of the shower. Keeping your skin moist is essential in preventing future itchiness. I use Cetaphil cleanser and cream because it is hypo-allergenic and free of skin irritants. It is more expensive than typical cleansers (about $7-$9 a tub or bottle) but the cream lasts for a long time. It is also available at Wal-Mart, so it doesn't have to be purchased online. (BTW my Wal-Mart is not a SuperCenter, so it shouldn't be too hard to find).  Avoid any irritants.  The best tip I can give for you is to moisturize.. I can't stress it anymore! My eczema is at least 95% gone now. I'm still fighting a patch on my foot, but feet usually take longer to heal. I wish you the best of luck! It can get better!
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I wold put backing soda and water..if the stinger is still in there that will bring it to the surface..\n\nOtherwise, there isn't really much else you can do..just make sure you aren't getting swollen..or having difficulities breathing cause if you are that means you are having an allergic reaction and you should get to the hospital fast..but if you had time to type in on here I'm guessing that you are okay..\n\nThe next day or two it will hurt..and then it will start to itch, just try not to scratch it..get some calamine or cortisone 10 for the itching and wait it out..
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drink more water, eat more fruits / veggies for vitamins... it could also be the lotion- maybe try something more hydrating... johnsons baby oil is great for that... make sure u use lotion (or baby oil, if u wanna try it) after u take a shower, cus hard water can dry out ur skin!
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GO TO WALGREENS, GET SOME APRICOT FACIAL SCRUB. WOMEN WILL KNOW WHERE ITS LOCATED. USE IT ONCE IN THE MORNING, AFTER WORK OR SCHOOL, AND ONCE BEFORE GOING TO BED. DONT SCRUB HARD JUST LIGHTLY SCRUB YOUR FACE WITH IT.. THE SRUB IS OIL FREE AND REALLY CLEANS OUT DIRT AND OIL ON YOUR FACE. NEXT GET THIS LOTION CALLED "SIMPLY GLOWING" ALSO AT WALGREENS. ITS ALSO OIL FREE AND WONT CAUSE ZITS. THIS CUT MY ZITS DOWN 80%.   I LEARNED ALL THIS FROM MY WIFE. NOW THERE IS ONE MORE THING YOU CAN DO AND IT MAY SOUND STRANGE CUZ YOUR A GUY AND ALL BUT HEAR ME OUT. THERE IS ACNE MEDICATION THAT LOOKS LIKE A PEN BUT IT IS ALSO A COVERUP. WHAT YOU DO IS AT NIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO BED TAKE THE PEN AND PUT THE COVERUP OVER YOUR ZIT OR ANY NEW FORMING ZIT. NOT ONLY DOES IT COVER THE ZIP UP LIKE YOUR NORMAL SKIN BUT IT ALSO HEALS THE ZIT OR WILL STOP A NEW ONE FROM COMMING OUT. IT BLENDS IN SO WELL WITH MY SKIN THAT I PUT IT ON DURING THE DAY WHEN NOBODY IS LOOKING OR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.. NOW PEN IS EXPENSIVE. I STOLD IT FROM MY WIFE.  WALGREENS OR SOME BEAUTY DEPARTMENT SHOULD HAVE IT.AND IT WORKS GREAT. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A SMALL THIN PEN. ASK FOR "BLEMISH CONCEALER" WHICH LOOKS LIKE A PEN. ALSO SOMETIMES STRESS CAN CAUSE ZITS SO IF YOU NEVER WORK OUT TRY WORKING OUT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.  THE PRODUCTS WILL WORK TO SOME DEGREE. THEY WORKED AWSOME FOR ME,AND IT MAKES SENSE BECAUSE WOMAN ALWAY HAVE BETTER SKIN THATN MEN. BECAUSE WE USUALLY USE PLAIN SOAP AND GENERIC LOTIONS. WHICH IS TERRIBLE FOR YOUR SKIN\nGOOD LUCK
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Aveeno Itch Cream is good..it also has calamine in it too.  I know what your going through...hang in there.
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use one that is made from fruits or any natural products, like papaya or whatever... doesnt harm your skin at all! trust me,,
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This sounds like you need to consult an ALLERGIST you are possibly reacting to something under your nails or in the air I found that once I began an allergy remedy I stopped having reactions like that.  After my test I found out I was allergic to human hair...go figure right?  Keep your nails short and take good care of your skin.  I use Mary Kay on my whole body to keep it all properly hydrated and exfoliated.  When you talk to your consultant she will customize it for you ( ie men use no color or foundation or you may be allergic to a fragrance)  but here is what I generally recommend for the facial care...\n\nTry the Mary Kay skin care line with customized skin care products for acne. The best thing to with your skin is always to keep it clean as well as treating breakouts. This helps prevent breakouts. \n\nThere are five steps to basic skin care:  \n1. Cleanse\n2. Exfoliate\n3. Tone/Freshen\n4. Moisturize\n5. Protect\n\nThe Mary Kay 3 in 1 cleanser can do the first three steps in one. The fifth step is protect. You want to use an oil free foundation which our formulas for dry normal combo and oily skin are all oil free. When your skin is protected with foundation you can wash off the impurities that your skin catches in the air. The foundation catches the irritants and impurities instead of them getting into your pores causing further breakouts. Mary Kay is satisfaction guaranteed. So if you try it and it doesnt work for you you can get different products or your money back. \n\nAlso it is so important that when you are using skin care you use one line be it Mary Kay or Avon or a Walmart brand. They are formulated to work with one another. Mixing products not designed to work together can cause reactions in some people. ;) \n\nTo even out skin tone you of course need to keep your skin exfoliated but also use a solution like our day and night solution.  The day solution has SPF 25 in it and the Night Solution has Vitamin A and E and more in them.  These collagen inducing products help to tighten and firm the skin as well as even out tone.  You can add in our Microdermabrasion once or twice a week to totally exfoliate and remove dead skin.  The second step of our microderm set will return your skin to its proper PH balance so you will not be rough or dry afterwards.  \n\nI reccomend using products as follows but like I said all skin care must be customized for an individual.\n\nTimewise 3 in 1 Cleanser (customized for skin type)\nTimewise Day Solution (at night use Night Solution)\nTimewise Moisturizer (customized for skin type)\nTimewise Firming Eye cream\nAdditional moisturizers if needed(intense for dry spots etc)\nFoundation (customized for skin type and shade)  \nColor products (use all oil free and non-comedogenic)\n\nHope this was helpful!!\n\nMeganHill@MaryKay.com if you need anything else\nwww.MaryKay.com/MeganHill to check out the line\n\nMegan
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when u get out of the shower dry ur legs and put on moisturizing lotion immediately. i would reccomend anything from jergens, their stuff is really good. hope this helps!
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OMG! I have the same thing...sucks huh? I'm about to go educate my doctor on it. I made a pillow-but you can use a sock,fill it with rice and microwave it. get a prescription for clindamyicin-it a topical lotion that dries them out-its made of mostly rubbing alcohol. good luck...I'm in so much pain right now casue I have one in between the two holes in the crook of my leg-it makes me feel so disgusting.
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Calalmine lotion is good for a mild case.  There are also over the counter hydrocortisone creams that will help with the itch and redness and for a really, really bad case (I hope for your sake not) like with blisters you can get some prescription steroid anti-inflammatory medicine from your doctor.  Don't scratch!
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Its really awful, people who dont have it, have no idea! The best help I have found, is 1 taking a hot shower or bath, right befor bed. While in the shower or bath, do some leg bends, briskley rub your legs, as hard as u can massage in the back calf area, rub the vein area behind both knees, when done rub your legs down with a peppermint lotion or creme, the peppermint feels very soothing, also the rubbing and massage u did will promote much better circulation. Also if u dont mind the taste u can add ice and lemon to help, tonic water is very good, has quinine in it, I had been given quinine pills by my dr. but even she suggested I use them as least as possible, they are not all that good for people, have been responsible for even some deaths, I will no longer ever use them, but the above has all been a big help for me, I can lay down without feeling I must move my legs all night! I hope this is help for u also, and happy holidays too!!!
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You may want to try either Calamine Lotion or Cortisone cream. Calamine is really cheap, its kind of an ugly pink, but has a drying effect as well as helping with the itch. That seems to be a typical reaction to the furry caterpillars.
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Fels Naptha soap is the best to wash the oils off immediatly on contact. And then I agree with the other person by using calamine lotion. I don't have a problem with poison oak.
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Heat rash comes from blocked sweat ducts.  Get your skin cool and dry and it should go away on its own.  Avoid using oily products on the affected area, and make sure you give it time to air out.  Calamine lotion can be used to treat the itching if it drives you nuts, and powders can help keep the affected area dry.
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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.