Poison ivy!?

I have recently been in the woods and I am sure I have poison ivy. It's on the side of my face but now I made it spread to my neck arms and chin. How long does it usually take to go away? (with you not bothering it) What are some things I can do when it itches really bad? without scratching it

Poison ivy!?
Benadryl by mouth and cortisone lotion on the location. Make sure that you wash the area often as well as anything that touches it. Espically the bed sheets!!
Reply:The lotions already mentioned are quite important.



You also want to JUST NOT TOUCH the afflicted places as much as you can possibly avoid it. When you do touch, washing BEFORE touching anyone else or any other part of your body is esential. You DO NOT want this also on your junk, for example.



The advice about washing sheets and clothing is also on the mark. Since this afflicts your face, neck and upper body, try to wear pajamas or a shirt or other apparel for sleeping the covers most of the afflicated area. You should absolutely change the pillow slip after getting up.



You can go back to your job at the strip club in about a week, but no lap dances right away.
Reply:Benedryl for the itching and calamine lotion but as far as how long , probably a couple of days.



Sorry I know it sucks but you will get through it.
Reply:Put some caladryl/calamine lotion on it - you can find it in a drug store..........it will dry it out and stop the itching - give a few days to clear up IF you treat it..........