Poison Ivy?

i belve its ivy was on a tree trunk in a vine like, anyway i got it bad how can i get rid of it ,fast, and east without much pain.....also how come it feels soo good when i put scowlding hot water on it? the water is so hot that if i touch it where i dont have the poison it will burn me really bad but on the poison it feels like heaven?

Poison Ivy?
You realize of course that scalding water (or water of any temperature) will just spread it, right? Get ssome Caladryl lotion and dab on using cotton balls, then discard and immediately wash your hands. Caladryl is calamine lotion that contains benadryl (for itching), so do not take anything else while using it. Try not to itch too much and keep applying the Caladryl for as long as it takes to dry up the blisters. If it spreads to the face, eyes or private area, consult your MD. He/she can prescribe a mild steroidal (Decadron) which will dry it up pretty quickly. Put aside your own utensils, etc as to prevent contamination.
Reply:Stop putting boiling water on it right now! Poison ivy is a lot easier to cure than 2nd or 3rd degree burns!



There are a lot of creams you can buy at the store that will help with the itching, but you can't get rid of it other than time. You can also apply a paste of oatmeal to it.
Reply:Cortisone cream. Make sure you wash everything that came in contact with the poison ivy because it's oils can stay around if you don't launder your clothes and bedding if you slept in it before it was washes off.